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- pronunciation:
- muh
ni
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
moneys, monies |
definition: |
the coins or paper notes of a country used to buy things or pay for services.
- synonyms:
- bill, cash, currency
- similar words:
- bread, change, dough, green
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related words: |
bill, bribe, budget, compensation, credit |
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derivation: |
moneyless (adj.) |
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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associated with family and money |
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alimony, allowance, dowry, inheritance |
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conventionally associated with money |
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class, interest, rate, refund, rent, saving, savings, scholarship, wealth |
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negatively associated with money |
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debt, fee, fine, ransom, theft |
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some actions with money |
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buy, coin, donate, pay, pay off, pick up the tab, purchase, save, sell, spend |
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some descriptions of people and their money |
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affluent, bankrupt, broke, frugal, greedy, middle class, pauper, penniless, poor, rich |
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some examples of money |
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dime, dollar, franc, nickel, penny, pound, quarter, shilling |
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some illegal actions with money |
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counterfeit, steal, swindle |
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some kinds of money |
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bill, cash, coin, currency, dough, token, wampum |
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some people associated with money |
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aristocracy, breadwinner, cashier, heir, heiress, millionaire, miser |
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some places for money |
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bank, billfold, mint, piggy bank, pocketbook, purse, treasury, wallet |
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some terms associated with business and money |
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account, bond, capital, income, investment, loan, net, pension, proceeds, profit, revenue, speculate, stock |
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