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money
[muhn-ee]
noun
plural
moneys, moniesany circulating medium of exchange, including coins, paper money, and demand deposits.
gold, silver, or other metal in pieces of convenient form stamped by public authority and issued as a medium of exchange and measure of value.
Synonyms: , , , ,any article or substance used as a medium of exchange, measure of wealth, or means of payment, as checks on demand deposit or cowrie.
a particular form or denomination of currency.
capital to be borrowed, loaned, or invested.
mortgage money.
an amount or sum of money.
Did you bring some money?
wealth considered in terms of money.
She was brought up with money.
Chiefly Law.moneys. Also monies pecuniary sums.
property considered with reference to its pecuniary value.
Synonyms: , , , ,pecuniary profit.
not for love or money.
adjective
of or relating to money.
used for carrying, keeping, or handling money.
Have you seen my little money purse?
of or relating to capital or finance.
the money business.
money
/ ˈʌɪ /
noun
a medium of exchange that functions as legal tender
the official currency, in the form of banknotes, coins, etc, issued by a government or other authority
a particular denomination or form of currency
silver money
property or assets with reference to their realizable value
formala pecuniary sum or income
an unspecified amount of paper currency or coins
money to lend
in one's opinion
informalwell-off; rich
informalprofit obtained by little or no effort
more money than one needs
full value for the money one has paid for something
to invest money in
to place a bet on
See mouth
adjective
best, most valuable, or most eagerly anticipated
the money shot
the money note
Other 51Թ Forms
- moneyless adjective
- nonmoney adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of money1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of money1
Idioms and Phrases
put one's money where one's mouth is, to prove the truth of one's words by actions or other evidence; demonstrate one's sincerity or integrity.
Instead of bragging about your beautiful house, put your money where your mouth is and invite us over to see it.
for one's money, with respect to one's opinion, choice, or wish.
For my money, there's nothing to be gained by waiting.
in the money,
having a great deal of money; affluent.
You can see he's in the money by all those clothes he buys.
first, second, or third place in a contest, especially a horse or dog race.
on the money, Also right on the money.
at just the exact spot or time; on target.
The space shuttle landed on the money at 9:55 a.m.
exhibiting or done with great accuracy or expertise.
His weather forecasts are always on the money.
make money, to make a profit or become rich.
You'll never make money as a poet.
Example Sentences
Big tech firms are spending vast amounts of money pursing these goals.
County Democratic Party that funneled money and volunteers to Democrats running for seats in GOP strongholds.
Perry's lawyer denied the allegations and called the lawsuit a "scam" to make money.
So, before he went back, the Dodgers manager made sure to get his money’s worth.
Ms Barker said and others who had given money to Mr Cavanagh said she felt let down by Action Fraud and that the system was not fit for purpose.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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