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Studying is an investment in your learning.
What does Investment mean?
Investment means putting resources into something for future benefit.
Dictionary definition
something, such as money, time, or effort, put into a goal with hope of future benefit.
Example sentences
Investment in a sentence
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The garden club made an investment in better tools.
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A careful investment of time can improve a project before it is shared.
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Practice 1
What does investment mean?
Investment can involve money, time, effort, or care.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses investment correctly?
Time spent practicing can create future benefit.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to investment?
Contribution is close in meaning to investment.
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Investment
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WordInvestment.
Partnoun.
MeaningInvestment means putting resources into something for future benefit.
ExampleExample: Studying is an investment in your learning.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · vest · munt
- Strongest beat
- vest
- Ending
- munt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on vest.
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Synonyms
Words like Investment
contributionSomething given to help a goal.
commitmentA promise of time, effort, or support.
stakeSomething placed into a plan with hope of return.
Antonyms
Opposite words
withdrawalTaking something out.
neglectLack of care or attention.
wastePoor use of time, money, or effort.
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Word family
Investment word family
Base word
investment
verb
invest
To put money, time, or effort into something.
verb
invested
Put resources into something in the past.
noun
investor
A person who invests money or resources.
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Hint for students
Investment means putting resources into something for future benefit.
Common mix-up
Investment is not the same as withdrawal. Investment means investment means putting resources into something for future benefit.
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Read this model sentence: The garden club made an investment in better tools. Clue words: garden, club, made. Underline clue words that show why investment fits instead of withdrawal. Now write one new sentence that shows investment without using the word investment. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show investment?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The garden club made an investment in better tools." Why does investment fit better than withdrawal?
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