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mon·ey

money

 
 
pronunciation:
muh ni
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part of speech: noun
inflections: moneys, monies
definition: the coins or paper bills of a country that are used to buy things or pay for services.
How much money do we have in the bank?
 
synonyms:
bill, cash, currency
similar words:
bread, change, dough
derivation: moneyless (adj.)
Word History
The Romans made coins at the temple of the goddess Juno. The word money comes from one of Juno's titles, Juno Moneta.
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