Investment
Noun
UK
/ɪnˈvest.mənt/
US
/ɪnˈvest.mənt/
Definition
Something you give or spend to get a future benefit.
Example
"Education is the best investment for your future."
"His investment in the new company brought good profits after one year."
"She made a smart investment of her time by learning computer skills."
Explanation
An investment is something you put money, time, or effort into because you expect a benefit later. For example, Buying a house is a big investment. It can also mean time or energy you spend on something, like reading good books is a good investment in your future. Investments can be financial, like stocks and property, or personal, like education and health. The idea is always to gain more value later.