B2nounmoneybusiness
US/ɪnˈvest.mənt/
UK/ɪnˈvest.mənt/
money, time or effort put into something to get a benefit later, or the thing you put money into
In context
Foreign investment has helped turn Bình Dương into an industrial center.
A good laptop is a smart investment if you work from home.
Learning a second language is an investment in your future.
Words that go with investment
adjective + noun
- foreign investmentThe new law aims to attract more foreign investment.
- good investmentLand near the new airport looks like a good investment.
noun + preposition
- investment inInvestment in renewable energy has grown quickly.
- return on investmentShareholders expect a quick return on investment.
verb + noun
- attract investmentCities compete to attract investment from tech firms.
noun + noun
- investment fundShe put part of her bonus into an investment fund.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They made an investment to gold.Correct: They made an investment in gold.