money
gb/mˈʌni/ us/mˈʌni/
A1
Inglês
~ 300
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
A1
entity
1
Coins and paper bills as currency
Coins and paper notes that people use to buy things.
Padrão de uso:
to spend [money] on [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'money' with 'coin' or 'note', but 'money' is the general term for both.
Sinônimos
cash (Refers specifically to physical currency, often in hand.)
Antônimos
credit (Refers to purchasing without immediate physical payment using borrowed funds.)
Colocações
spend money
|borrow money
|save money
|make money
|lose money
Temas
business
|daily life
|economics
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- I keep some money in my wallet for small purchases.
- She counted the money before giving it to the cashier.
- They found some money on the street and turned it in.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I have some money in my bag.
- He gives money to the shop.
- We use money to buy food.
Substantivo
B1
entity
2
The concept or system of currency
The idea of using coins, notes, or other currency in a country.
Sinônimos
currency (A more formal term for the system of money used in a country.)
Antônimos
barter (An exchange system without the use of money.)
Colocações
money supply
|money market
|money system
Temas
economics
|society
|finance
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Money is essential for trade in modern societies.
- The government controls the flow of money through the central bank.
- Without trust, money would have no value.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Money is used in every country.
- Money helps people trade goods.
- Without money, people might swap things instead.
Substantivo
A2
entity
3
Wealth or financial assets
The amount of wealth a person or group has.
Sinônimos
funds (Money available for a specific purpose.)
Antônimos
debt (A state of owing money rather than possessing it.)
Colocações
invest money
|raise money
|manage money
Temas
business
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- They made their money in the tech industry.
- The charity needs more money to continue its work.
- He lost a lot of money in bad investments.
Exemplos para estudantes
- She has a lot of money from her job.
- He wants to make more money this year.
- They need money for their new project.
Substantivo
informal
B1
quantity
4
Large earnings or profit
A lot of income or profit from work or business.
Sinônimos
earnings (General term for income, not necessarily large.)
Antônimos
losses (Refers to losing money rather than gaining it.)
Colocações
big money
|easy money
Temas
business
|slang
|finance
|work
Exemplos
- There's big money in professional sports.
- He’s in it for the money, not the passion.
- That new app is making serious money.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He makes big money from his job.
- There is a lot of money in that business.
- She works hard for her money.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
money
AFI
GB/mˈʌni/
US/mˈʌni/
Sílabas e tonicidade
money (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (money)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: money
- Plural: money, moneys, monies
Família de palavras
Forms
moneys
noun
monies
noun
Core family
monetary
adjective B2
Related words
monetize
verb C1
moneymaker
noun
Advanced or less common
monetization
noun C1
Expressões
for my money
1/fɚ mˈaɪ mˈʌni/
idiom
informal
In my opinion about value or worth
Used to say what you think is best or most valuable.
Exemplos
- For my money, this is the best pizza place in town.
- For my money, she’s the most talented singer here.
make money
1/mˈeɪk mˈʌni/
fixed phrase
Earn income or profit
To get money by working or doing business.
Exemplos
- He makes money by selling handmade furniture online.
- They made a lot of money from their latest investment.
put your money where your mouth is
1/pˈʊt jˈʊɹ mˈʌni wˈɛɹ jˈʊɹ mˈaʊθ ˈɪz/
idiom
informal
Support words with action or payment
To show you really mean what you say by doing something, especially by giving money.
Exemplos
- If you believe in the project, put your money where your mouth is and invest.
- It’s time to put your money where your mouth is and help us out.
save money
1/sˈeɪv mˈʌni/
fixed phrase
Keep and not spend money
To keep your money instead of spending it so you can use it later.
Exemplos
- I'm trying to save money for a new car.
- She saved enough money to travel abroad.
spend money on
1/spˈɛnd mˈʌni ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Use money to pay for something
To use your money to buy something.
Exemplos
- They spent a lot of money on their wedding.
- I don't like spending too much money on clothes.