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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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The bank loaned John the capital he needed to start his business.

The bank loaned John the capital he needed to start his business.

Hi,

Could I replace "capital" in the above with "finance/fund/money" without making a change in meaning? Thanks.
  

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loaned the financeS
would work, but a bit strange for some

loaned the money
is OK, but a bit too informal

loaned the fundS
would be OK

but the original is the best, the most "professional."
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Marius Hanculoaned the financeS
would work, but a bit strange for some

loaned the money
is OK, but a bit too informal

loaned the fundS
would be OK

but the original is the best, the most "professional."

Thanks, Marius.

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