Money
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmʌn.i/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Money is a noun meaning A generally accepted means of exchange.
Meaning
A generally accepted means of exchange.
More Meanings
- A currency maintained by a state or other entity which can guarantee its value (such as a monetary union).
- Hard cash in the form of banknotes and coins, as opposed to checks, credit cards, or credit more generally.
- The total value of liquid assets available for an individual or other economic unit, such as cash and bank deposits.
- A person, family or class that possesses wealth.
- An item of value between two or more parties used for the exchange of goods or services.
- A person who funds an operation.
Example Sentences
He was born with money.
money supply; money market
I cannot take money that I did not work for.
She used to spend money every day on makeup.
Word Forms
- monies
- moneys
- monie
- mony
Synonyms for money
Depending on context, synonyms include ackers, blunt, bones, brass, bread, cake.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rich, monied, wealthy, affluent, loaded, flush.
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