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money(noun)/ˈmʌni/ /ˈmʌni/- what you earn by working or selling things, and use to buy things
SEE ALSO beer money https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/beer-money - to borrow/save/spend/earn money
- How much money is there in my account?
- The money is much better in my new job.
- If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back.
- We'll need to raise more money (= collect or borrow it) next year.
- Can you lend me some money until tomorrow?
- Be careful with that—it cost a lot of money.
- Careful with that—I paid good money for it!
- This is a great product, well worth the money.
- They sensibly invested their prize money rather than spending it.
- To hold another election is a waste of time and money.
Extra Examples- She called on the Government to make the money available for support groups.
- Some people criticized the event as public money wasted.
- There was no sign of any extra money for intensive care.
- Over £6 000 in prize money is on offer.
- All these improvements will cost money.
- Government officials were siphoning off money for personal gain.
- Half the money raised was donated to charity.
- He felt sorry for her and took some money off her bill.
- She hoped the plan would bring in quite a bit of money.
- He managed to persuade his friend to put up the money for the venture.
- He spent their rent money on beer.
- He was charged with laundering money.
- She'll do anything for money!
- He's going to leave. I'd bet money on it.
- How much money did she earn last year?
- I don't have any money left.
- I don't know where all the money goes!
- I pay my money into the bank as soon as I get paid.
- I spent all the money on clothes.
- I'll have to get some more money from somewhere.
- Investors were pouring money into internet start-ups.
- Is this a good way to spend taxpayers' money?
- Money for the extension to the gallery came from the sale of old exhibits.
- Most of the money went to pay for food.
- She had two children to support and no money coming in.
- She stashed the money away in the bank.
- Some of this money was funneled to secret CIA programs.
- That painting is worth a lot of money.
- The Senate recognized the need to put more money in the pockets of dairy farmers.
- The manager was unwilling to refund my money.
- The money was transferred into an offshore bank account.
- The new airport terminal was built with oil money.
- The quality of public healthcare depends on the amount of money allocated to it.
- There is big money in golf for the top players.
- They demanded $1 million in ransom money.
- They owe lots of people money.
- This money has been earmarked for public projects.
- We ran out of money and had to come home early.
- We're trying to set some money aside for a new car.
- Whenever I have a little extra money, I buy clothes.
- You could consider hiring a professional money manager.
- You might get some money off the price if it's an old model.
- the best car that money can buy
- He returned the new TV to the store and got his money back.
- It has often been said that money is the root of all evil.
- The money is great in my new job.
- coins or paper notes
SEE ALSO folding money https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/folding-money - I counted the money carefully.
- Where can I change my money into dollars?
Extra Examples- the large sums of money we handle in this store
- Where's the money for the milk?
- We changed our money into dollars at the airport.
- The stallholders bank their money at the end of the day.
- The stores were very happy to take her money.
- The friends pooled their money to buy tickets.
- The collection box was full of coins and paper money.
- The bookmaker was quite happy to take his money.
- Some people were in the street collecting money for charity.
- She gave him $5 lunch money.
- I don't think they'll accept French money on the plane.
- I need to pay this money in today.
- I'll pay the money back next week, I promise.
- a person’s wealth including their property
SEE ALSO new money https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/new-money - He lost all his money.
- The family made their money in the 18th century.
Extra Examples- He lost all his money in the 1929 stock market crash.
- an old miser who hoarded his money
- He squandered his money on gambling and drink.
- She sank most of her money into her struggling business.
- All their money was tied up in long-term investments.
- All her money went on property.
- sums of money
- a statement of all monies paid into your account
- to earn a lot of money quickly or easily
SYNONYM rake in https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/rake_1
- to have a lot of money to spend
- to have a lot of money
- the very best
- We make sure our clients get the best that money can buy.
- not spending money on things that are unimportant
- His mother had always been careful with money.
- money that you get without having to work very hard for it
- a person who is not sensible usually spends money too quickly or carelessly, or is cheated by others
- in my opinion
- For my money, he's one of the greatest comedians of all time.
- to get enough value or pleasure out of something, considering the amount of money, time, etc. that you are spending on it
- Let’s spend all day there and really get our money’s worth.
- The boat trip lasts three hours, so you certainly get your money's worth.
- to make somebody try very hard, using all their skill and effort, in order to beat you in a game or competition
- a lot of money; money that you earn with hard work
- Thousands of people paid good money to watch the band perform.
- Don't waste good money on that!
- to have so much money that you do not have to be careful with it
- used to give an amount, a measurement, etc. using older or more traditional units that may be more familiar to some people
- The fish measured 29 centimetres (that's a foot in old money).
- used to tell somebody not to use something or spend money carelessly because you do not have a lot of it
- used to describe a business that makes a lot of money with little effort
- very rich
- I’m not made of money, you know!
- to earn a lot of money; to make a profit
- The movie should make money.
- There's money to be made from tourism.
Extra Examples- She started stealing as a way of making easy money.
- He hoped the project would make money.
- to make/lose money very fast and in large quantities
- to marry a rich person
- money that is earned very easily, for something that needs little effort
- The job only took about an hour—it was money for old rope.
- money is not something that needs to be considered, because there is plenty of it available
- She travels around the world as if money is no object.
- people who have a lot of money have more power and influence than others
- if you say you cannot do something for love nor money, you mean it is completely impossible to do it
- We couldn't find a taxi for love nor money.
- correct; accurate
- His prediction was right on the money.
- used to emphasize that something cost(s) a lot of money, especially if the money is wasted
- I paid good money for this jacket, and now look at it—it's ruined!
- a very large amount of money
- to invest money in a business or a particular project
- We would welcome interest from anyone prepared to put money into the club.
- to bet that a particular horse, dog, etc. will win a race
- She stopped at the betting shop to put money on a horse.
- to feel very sure that something is true or that somebody will succeed
- He'll be there tonight. I'd put money on it.
- to support what you say by doing something practical; to show by your actions that you really mean something
- to make sure that somebody has enough money to pay for something
- You need to see the colour of his money before you sell him the car.
- to spend more money on something, when you have wasted a lot on it already
- to spend money in a careless and obvious way
- He thinks he can make friends by throwing his money around.
- to try to deal with a problem or improve a situation by spending money on it, when it would be better to deal with it in other ways
- It is inappropriate simply to throw money at these problems.
- They tend to throw money at problems without trying to work out the best solution.
- time is valuable, and should not be wasted
- used for saying that there is very little difference between two or more things that you can choose
Word Origin- Middle English: from Old French moneie, from Latin moneta ‘mint, money’, originally a title of the goddess Juno, in whose temple in Rome money was minted.
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