Inglês

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.

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