Meaning of the word bank in English
What does bank mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bank
US /bæŋk/
UK /bæŋk/
Noun
1.
a financial establishment that uses money deposited by customers for investment, pays it out when required, makes loans at interest, and exchanges currency
Example:
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I need to go to the bank to deposit a check.
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The bank offers various types of loans.
2.
a long, raised mound or ridge
Example:
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The car swerved and hit the snow bank.
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They sat on a grassy bank overlooking the river.
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Verb
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2.
to build up or form a bank or mound
Example:
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The snow banked up against the fence.
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The river had banked up with silt over the years.
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