financial
gb/fɪnˈænʃəl/ us/fɪnˈænʃəl/
B1
English
~ 700
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B1
property
1
Related to money or finances
About money or how it is managed.
Usage pattern:
[financial] [noun]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'financial' with 'economic'. 'Financial' relates specifically to money matters, while 'economic' can refer more broadly to the economy or production.
Synonyms
monetary (Slightly more formal; often used in economic or policy contexts.)
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economic (Broader term that can refer to the economy in general, not just money matters.)
Antonyms
non-financial (Refers to things unrelated to money or finance.)
Collocations
financial crisis
|financial support
|financial institution
|financial situation
|financial aid
Themes
business
|economics
|law
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The company is facing serious financial problems.
- She received financial support from her family to start the business.
- Financial institutions must follow strict regulations.
- We need financial advice before buying a house.
- The charity offers financial aid to students in need.
Learner examples
- He has many financial problems.
- They give financial help to poor people.
- My sister works in the financial sector.
- We need financial advice.
- The bank is a financial institution.
Grammar
Dictionary form
financial
IPA
GB/fɪnˈænʃəl/
US/fɪnˈænʃəl/
Syllables & stress
fin - an - cial (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (an)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: financial
Word family
Core family
finance
noun B1
financially
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
non-financial
adjective
Advanced or less common
financier
noun
Expressions
financial aid
1/fɪnˈænʃəl ˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
Money given as help
Money that helps someone pay for school or other important needs.
Examples
- She applied for financial aid to cover her tuition fees.
- Financial aid is available for low-income families.
financial crisis
2/fɪnˈænʃəl kɹˈaɪsəs/
fixed phrase
Severe economic and financial collapse
A very bad situation when banks or businesses lose a lot of money and the economy is in trouble.
Examples
- Many people lost their jobs during the financial crisis.
- The country is still recovering from the last financial crisis.
financial statement
5/fɪnˈænʃəl stˈeɪtmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
Official report on finances
A paper that shows how much money a company has, spends, and earns.
Examples
- The accountant prepared the annual financial statement.
- Investors read the financial statement before buying shares.
financial year
6/fɪnˈænʃəl jˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
12-month accounting period
A 12-month period that a company or government uses to measure its business and pay taxes.
Examples
- The company's financial year ends in March.
- Our budget is planned according to the financial year.
financial institution
3/fɪnˈænʃəl ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Organization managing money
A business like a bank that manages and stores money.
Examples
- Banks and credit unions are examples of financial institutions.
- The government regulates all financial institutions.
financial institution
4/fɪnˈænʃəl ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Organization providing financial services
A company like a bank that manages money for people and businesses.
Examples
- Banks and credit unions are types of financial institutions.
- The central bank is the country's most important financial institution.