Dollar

Official currency unit of the United States of America, Any currency unit used in various countries around the world, usually equivalent to the U.S. dollar, Informal reference to money in general

Dollar - Meanings

Official currency unit of the United States of America

Example: I paid 10 dollars for this book.

Usage: formalContext: financial transactions, business dealings

Note: Symbol: $; widely recognized currency for trade and commerce globally.

Any currency unit used in various countries around the world, usually equivalent to the U.S. dollar

Example: The hotel room costs 100 dollars a night.

Usage: formalContext: international finance, travel

Note: Refers to currencies like the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, etc., which are equivalent to the U.S. dollar in value.

Informal reference to money in general

Example: I need to save some dollars for my vacation.

Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations, casual settings

Note: Used colloquially to refer to money without specifying a particular currency.

Dollar's synonyms

greenback

A slang term for U.S. paper currency, specifically referring to the color of the notes.

Example: The shopkeeper only accepts payment in greenbacks.

Note: Refers specifically to U.S. paper currency, not coins.

bills

Another term for paper money, particularly in the form of dollar bills.

Example: I need to withdraw some bills from the ATM.

Note: Refers specifically to paper money, not coins or other forms of currency.

clams

Slang term for dollars, often used in informal speech.

Example: The concert tickets cost me fifty clams each.

Note: Informal and may not be as widely recognized as 'dollar'.

Dollar expressions, common phrases

Buck

A colloquial term for a dollar, typically used in informal contexts.

Example: I'll pay you back five bucks tomorrow.

Note: Buck is a slang term for dollar and is more casual in nature.

Bucks

Plural form of 'buck,' used to refer to dollars in an informal way.

Example: That new phone costs a few hundred bucks.

Note: Bucks is the plural form of buck, and both are colloquial terms for dollars.

Big bucks

Refers to a large amount of money, especially when earned or spent.

Example: He made big bucks by investing in the stock market.

Note: Big bucks emphasizes a significant amount of money, usually more than just a single dollar.

Drop a dime

To make a phone call, especially to the police, often implying informing on someone.

Example: If you need help, just drop a dime, and I'll be there.

Note: While 'dime' originally referred to a ten-cent coin, dropping a dime now means making a phone call, often in a secretive or urgent situation.

Two-bit

Describes something as cheap, insignificant, or of low quality.

Example: He's just a two-bit thief; don't trust him with your money.

Note: Originally, 'two-bit' referred to a coin worth 25 cents; now, it is used to indicate something of little value or importance.

In for a dime, in for a dollar

Once committed to something, one should fully commit rather than abandon it halfway.

Example: I already invested a lot of time in this project, so I guess I'm in for a dime, in for a dollar.

Note: This phrase emphasizes the idea of full commitment once a decision has been made, regardless of the initial investment (dime) made.

Top dollar

Refers to paying the highest price possible for something.

Example: She paid top dollar for that designer handbag.

Note: 'Top dollar' means paying the maximum amount for an item, often indicating a premium price compared to the average cost.

Dollar everyday (slang) expressions

Bread

Bread is a slang term for money, similar to 'dollar'.

Example: I need to go earn some bread to pay for this new phone.

Note: Bread carries the connotation of sustenance or essential resources, while 'dollar' is a standard unit of currency.

Greenbacks

Greenbacks refer to U.S. currency notes, which are typically green in color.

Example: He always carries a wad of greenbacks in his wallet.

Note: Greenbacks specifically refer to the physical U.S. currency notes, while 'dollar' is the general term for the currency.

Cheddar

Cheddar is a slang term for money, specifically referring to wealth or riches.

Example: I make sure to save some cheddar every month.

Note: Cheddar is more informal and playful compared to the standard 'dollar'.

Grand

Grand is slang for a thousand dollars, often used when discussing large sums of money.

Example: The new laptop cost me three grand!

Note: Grand is a specific amount (one thousand dollars) compared to the general term 'dollar'.

C-Note

C-Note refers to a one-hundred-dollar bill in U.S. currency.

Example: Can you break a C-note for me? I need smaller bills.

Note: C-Note is more specific, referring to a specific denomination of the dollar compared to the general term 'dollar'.

Sawbuck

Sawbuck is slang for a ten-dollar bill.

Example: He lent me a sawbuck to get lunch today.

Note: Sawbuck specifically refers to a ten-dollar bill, offering a playful alternative to 'dollar'.

Fiver

Fiver is a slang term for a five-dollar bill.

Example: Can you spot me a fiver? I forgot my wallet at home.

Note: Fiver refers to a specific denomination (five dollars) compared to the general term 'dollar'.

Dollar - Examples

The price of the item is 10 dollars.

I exchanged euros for US dollars at the bank.

The exchange rate for the USD is high today.

Dollar grammar

Dollar - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: dollar

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): dollars

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): dollar

Syllables, Separation and Stress

dollar Contains 2 syllables: dol • lar

Phonetic transcription: ˈdä-lər

dol lar , ˈdä lər (The red syllable is stressed)

Dollar - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

dollar: ~ 2300 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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