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banks (noun)

Banks are financial institutions licensed to receive deposits, make loans, and provide other financial services. The term also refers to the sloping land bordering a body of water, such as a river or lake, or the act of tilting an object to one side.

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"The major banks announced an increase in interest rates this morning."

💡 Memory Tip

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The river coasts are beautiful. → The river banks are beautiful.

The banks is open today. → The banks are open today.