MONEY Definition & Meaning

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money

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noun

plural moneys, monies

any circulating medium of exchange, including coins, paper money, and demand deposits.
paper money.
gold, silver, or other metal in pieces of convenient form stamped by public authority and issued as a medium of exchange and measure of value.
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any article or substance used as a medium of exchange, measure of wealth, or means of payment, as checks on demand deposit or cowrie.
a particular form or denomination of currency.
money of account.
capital to be borrowed, loaned, or invested:
mortgage money.
an amount or sum of money:
Did you bring some money?
wealth considered in terms of money:
She was brought up with money.
moneys. Also monies. Chiefly Law. pecuniary sums.
property considered with reference to its pecuniary value.
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pecuniary profit:
not for love or money.

adjective

of or relating to money.
used for carrying, keeping, or handling money:
Have you seen my little money purse?
of or relating to capital or finance:
the money business.

money

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noun

a medium of exchange that functions as legal tender
the official currency, in the form of banknotes, coins, etc, issued by a government or other authority
a particular denomination or form of currency
silver money
property or assets with reference to their realizable value
formal.
moneysmonies a pecuniary sum or income
an unspecified amount of paper currency or coins
money to lend
for one's money
in one's opinion
in the money informal.
well-off; rich
money for old rope informal.
profit obtained by little or no effort
money to burn
more money than one needs
one's money's worth
full value for the money one has paid for something
put money into
to invest money in
put money on
to place a bet on
put one's money where one's mouth is
See mouth

adjective

best, most valuable, or most eagerly anticipated
the money shot
the money note

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of money¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English moneie, from Middle French, from Latin ��ǲ�ŧ�ٲ�, after �Ѵǲ�ŧ�ٲ� Moneta ( def ), a Roman goddess (often identified with Juno) in whose temple coins were struck; mint ²,

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of money¹

C13: from Old French moneie, from Latin ��ǲ�ŧ�ٲ� coinage; see mint ²

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Idioms and Phrases

for one's money, Informal. with respect to one's opinion, choice, or wish:
For my money, there's nothing to be gained by waiting.
in the money, Informal.
1. having a great deal of money; affluent:
  You can see he's in the money by all those clothes he buys.
2. first, second, or third place in a contest, especially a horse or dog race.
make money, to make a profit or become rich:
You'll never make money as a poet.
on the money, Informal. Also right on the money.
1. at just the exact spot or time; on target:
  The space shuttle landed on the money at 9:55 a.m.
2. exhibiting or done with great accuracy or expertise:
  His weather forecasts are always on the money.
put one's money where one's mouth is, Informal. to prove the truth of one's words by actions or other evidence; demonstrate one's sincerity or integrity:
Instead of bragging about your beautiful house, put your money where your mouth is and invite us over to see it.

More idioms and phrases containing money

coin money
color of one's money
easy money
even money
fool and his money are soon parted
for one's money
funny money
get one's money's worth
hush money
in the money
made of money
not for love or money
on the money
pay your money and take your choice
pin money
pocket money
put money on
put one's money where one's mouth is
rolling in it (money)
run for one's money
throw good money after bad
time is money

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Example Sentences

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And at the petrol station near the Ohio Turnpike, the pumps bear relics of the last administration, with slogans slamming Trump's predecessor: "Whoever voted for Biden owes me gas money!"

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He has spent time living on the streets of Glasgow and begging for money.

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"So even though his father had drink problems and even though there wasn't that much money around, they gave whatever they could," she added.

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When asked by Cain why they don't choose other ways to make money, one man talked about the lack of jobs in the area.

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Hannah Robinson, 21, was among those to be caught out and received hundreds of letters demanding money, as well as repeated phone calls.

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