money
/ˈmʌni/
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Type
Noun
Meaning
The coins and paper bills that people use to buy and sell things.
I don't have any money on me. Can I pay with a card?
The amount of money that someone earns or has.
She makes good money as an electrician.
How it's used
When this means “use 'much', 'a lot of', or 'some' and a singular verb; do not say 'a money' or 'moneys'”
- money (uncountable)
How much money do we need for the trip?
When this means “says what money is used for”
- spend money on + noun / -ing
He spends too much money on coffee.
When this means “says what money is needed or saved for”
- money for + noun
We're saving money for a new car.
Collocations
- save money
- spend money
- borrow money
- waste money
- pay money
- make money
- good money
- earn money
Synonyms
- cash
- funds
- income
- wealth
Idioms
money doesn't grow on trees
money is hard to get, so you should not waste it
Turn off the lights. Money doesn't grow on trees!