money

/ˈmʌnɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a medium of exchange, a unit of account, or a store of value, such as coins or banknotes, especially a medium of exchange issued by a government

“She earned a good salary and had a lot of money in the bank.”

2. noun

wealth, especially in the form of coins or banknotes

“He was a wealthy man with a lot of money to spend on luxuries.”

3. noun

a means of obtaining something, especially an advantage or a benefit

“The new tax law gave money to low-income families to help them pay for healthcare.”

4. verb

to earn or make a large amount of money, especially quickly

“The company’s profits money by investing in the stock market.”

5. verb

to make something worthwhile or valuable

“The new policy will money the environment by reducing pollution.”

6. verb

to give someone the means of obtaining something

“The government moneyed the local businesses with a grant to help them recover from the disaster.”

7. verb

to give someone the means of paying for something

“The bank moneyed her loan so she could buy a new car.”

Synonyms

  • capital
  • cash
  • funds
  • wealth

Antonyms

  • debt
  • poverty