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Wealth

wɛlθ
Very common
~ 2200
~ 2200, Very common
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A large amount of money, property, or valuable possessions., Abundance of valuable resources or valuable material possessions., A plentiful supply of a particular desirable thing.

Wealth - Meanings

A large amount of money, property, or valuable possessions.

Example: He amassed great wealth through his successful business ventures.
Usage: formalContext: business, finance
Note: Commonly used in discussions about financial success and prosperity.

Abundance of valuable resources or valuable material possessions.

Example: The country's wealth of natural resources contributed to its economic growth.
Usage: formalContext: economics, politics
Note: Often used in the context of discussing a nation's resources and prosperity.

A plentiful supply of a particular desirable thing.

Example: Her wealth of knowledge on the subject impressed the audience.
Usage: formalContext: education, expertise
Note: Can refer to a person's depth of knowledge or expertise in a particular field.

Wealth's synonyms

riches

Riches refer to a large amount of money or valuable possessions.
Example: She inherited great riches from her family.
Note: Riches specifically emphasize material wealth and possessions.

fortune

Fortune refers to a large sum of money or assets.
Example: He amassed a fortune through his successful business ventures.
Note: Fortune can also imply luck or destiny in acquiring wealth.

affluence

Affluence refers to abundant wealth or material goods.
Example: The neighborhood is known for its affluence and luxurious homes.
Note: Affluence often conveys a sense of luxury and opulence.

prosperity

Prosperity refers to success, flourishing, or thriving, especially in financial terms.
Example: The country experienced a period of prosperity after implementing economic reforms.
Note: Prosperity can encompass overall well-being and success beyond just wealth.

opulence

Opulence refers to great wealth and luxuriousness.
Example: The palace displayed a level of opulence that was breathtaking.
Note: Opulence often connotes extravagance and lavishness in wealth.

Wealth expressions, common phrases

Rolling in money

To have a lot of money or be very wealthy.
Example: Ever since she won the lottery, she's been rolling in money.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the abundance of money one has.

Loaded

To be very wealthy or rich.
Example: He's absolutely loaded, driving around in a luxury car.
Note: This slang term is informal and often used in casual conversations.

Filthy rich

To be extremely wealthy, often in a negative or excessive way.
Example: The CEO of the company is filthy rich, owning multiple mansions.
Note: This phrase conveys a sense of excessiveness in wealth.

Well-to-do

To be affluent or prosperous.
Example: They come from a well-to-do family, living in a luxurious neighborhood.
Note: This term is more formal and implies a comfortable financial status.

Money talks

To imply that wealth has influence and power.
Example: In business, it's often said that money talks.
Note: This phrase suggests that money has persuasive capabilities.

Living the high life

To enjoy an extravagant or luxurious lifestyle due to wealth.
Example: Ever since his business took off, he's been living the high life.
Note: This idiom focuses on the luxurious lifestyle wealth can provide.

In the lap of luxury

To live in extreme comfort and luxury due to wealth.
Example: After winning the lottery, they found themselves in the lap of luxury.
Note: This expression emphasizes the comfort and opulence associated with wealth.

Made of money

To appear very wealthy or extravagant in spending.
Example: She dresses like she's made of money, wearing designer labels every day.
Note: This phrase is often used to comment on someone's lavish lifestyle or spending habits.

Wealth everyday (slang) expressions

Wads of cash

This slang term refers to having a large amount of cash money.
Example: He always carries around wads of cash in his pocket.
Note: The slang term 'wads of cash' specifically focuses on physical cash rather than overall wealth or assets.

Cashing in

To 'cash in' means to profit or make money from a situation or opportunity.
Example: She's really cashing in with her new business venture.
Note: While 'wealth' refers to accumulated assets and riches, 'cashing in' suggests immediate gains or benefits.

Coining it

To be 'coining it' means to be making a lot of money or profiting greatly.
Example: Their company is really coining it these days.
Note: This slang term emphasizes the act of making money rather than simply possessing wealth.

Big bucks

Refers to a significant amount of money or high earnings.
Example: He's in a career where he can make big bucks if he plays his cards right.
Note: 'Big bucks' focuses more on high monetary amounts and income potential rather than overall wealth accumulation.

Moolah

Slang term for money or cash.
Example: I need to save up some moolah before I can afford that vacation.
Note: The term 'moolah' is a casual and playful way to refer to money, especially in cash form.

Bankrolling

To 'bankroll' means to finance or fund something, often implying financial support or resources.
Example: She's been bankrolling all our nights out lately.
Note: 'Bankrolling' emphasizes the act of providing financial backing or support, rather than the concept of wealth itself.

Fat stacks

Refers to a large amount of money, particularly in cash form.
Example: Look at those fat stacks of cash he's flashing around.
Note: 'Fat stacks' focuses on the visual imagery of large amounts of cash, often associated with a flashy display of wealth.

Wealth - Examples

Wealth does not necessarily bring happiness.
He inherited a vast fortune and became a symbol of wealth.
The country is rich in natural resources, but the wealth is not evenly distributed.

Wealth grammar

Wealth - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: wealth
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): wealth
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): wealth
Syllabification and Stress
wealth Contains 1 syllables: wealth
Phonetic transcription: ˈwelth
wealth , ˈwelth (The red syllable is stressed)

Wealth - 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.
wealth: ~ 2200 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.