money
Coins and paper notes that people use to buy things.
Physical currency in the form of coins and banknotes used to pay for goods and services.
The idea of using coins, notes, or other currency in a country.
The system or concept of currency as a medium of exchange within an economy.
The amount of wealth a person or group has.
Financial resources, assets, or wealth owned by an individual, business, or organization.
A lot of income or profit from work or business.
A large amount of income or profit, especially from work, business, or investment.
- Base: money
- Plural: money, moneys, monies
for my money
1In my opinion about value or worth
Used to say what you think is best or most valuable.
- For my money, this is the best pizza place in town.
- For my money, she’s the most talented singer here.
make money
1Earn income or profit
To get money by working or doing business.
- 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
1Support words with action or payment
To show you really mean what you say by doing something, especially by giving money.
- 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
1Keep and not spend money
To keep your money instead of spending it so you can use it later.
- I'm trying to save money for a new car.
- She saved enough money to travel abroad.
spend money on
1Use money to pay for something
To use your money to buy something.
- They spent a lot of money on their wedding.
- I don't like spending too much money on clothes.