American English
/bæŋk̚/
One syllable.
An organization where people keep money, take out money, and borrow money.
Practice out loudAn organization where people keep money, take out money, and borrow money.
I need to go to the bank before work.
The bank approved her loan.
open a bank account · bank branch · bank loan · keep money in the bank
at + the bank
borrow + money + from + the bank
The land along the side of a river, stream, or canal.
We sat on the bank and watched the boats.
The children ran down the river bank.
river bank · far bank · opposite bank · steep bank
on + the bank + of + a river
the bank + of + the river
To put money or a check into an account at a financial institution.
I banked my paycheck on Friday.
She banks most of her cash in a savings account.
bank a check · bank a paycheck
bank + a check
bank + money + in + an account
To trust that something will happen or that someone will help.
You can bank on Maria to arrive early.
Don't bank on good weather tomorrow.
bank on it · bank on someone's support
bank on + it
bank on + someone + to + do something
An account where you keep money at a financial institution.
I check my bank account every Friday.
A document that shows the money going into and out of an account.
The bank statement shows two unknown charges.
To be sure that something will happen or be true.
If Maya says she will help, you can bank on it.