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Word3 money
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈmʌni/ /ˈmʌni/
Example
  • 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.
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money

(noun)/ˈmʌni/ /ˈmʌni/
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. sums of money
    • a statement of all monies paid into your account
  5. to earn a lot of money quickly or easily
    • SYNONYM rake in
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/rake_1
  6. to have a lot of money to spend
  7. to have a lot of money
  8. the very best
    • We make sure our clients get the best that money can buy.
  9. not spending money on things that are unimportant
    • His mother had always been careful with money.
  10. money that you get without having to work very hard for it
  11. a person who is not sensible usually spends money too quickly or carelessly, or is cheated by others
  12. in my opinion
    • For my money, he's one of the greatest comedians of all time.
  13. 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.
  14. to make somebody try very hard, using all their skill and effort, in order to beat you in a game or competition
  15. 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!
  16. to have so much money that you do not have to be careful with it
  17. 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).
  18. used to tell somebody not to use something or spend money carelessly because you do not have a lot of it
  19. used to describe a business that makes a lot of money with little effort
  20. very rich
    • I’m not made of money, you know!
  21. 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.
  22. to make/lose money very fast and in large quantities
  23. to marry a rich person
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. people who have a lot of money have more power and influence than others
  27. 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.
  28. correct; accurate
    • His prediction was right on the money.
  29. 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!
  30. a very large amount of money
  31. to invest money in a business or a particular project
    • We would welcome interest from anyone prepared to put money into the club.
  32. to bet that a particular horse, dog, etc. will win a race
    • She stopped at the betting shop to put money on a horse.
  33. to feel very sure that something is true or that somebody will succeed
    • He'll be there tonight. I'd put money on it.
  34. to support what you say by doing something practical; to show by your actions that you really mean something
  35. 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.
  36. to spend more money on something, when you have wasted a lot on it already
  37. to spend money in a careless and obvious way
    • He thinks he can make friends by throwing his money around.
  38. 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.
  39. time is valuable, and should not be wasted
  40. used for saying that there is very little difference between two or more things that you can choose
  41. 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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