money

Syllabification: (mon·ey)

Pronunciation: /ˈmənē/

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Definition of money

noun

a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; coins and banknotes collectively:I counted the money before putting it in my wallet he borrowed money to modernize the store
(moneys or monies) formal sums of money:a statement of all moneys paid into and out of the account
the assets, property, and resources owned by someone or something; wealth:the college is very short of money
financial gain:the main aim of a commercial organization is to make money
payment for work; wages:she accepted the job at the public school since the money was better
a wealthy person or group:her aunt had married money

Phrases

be in the money: informal have or win a lot of money.
be money in the bank: be a guaranteed success, especially in the sports or entertainment industry:Roy was money in the bank come playoff time The film that should prove to be money in the bank
for my money: in my opinion or judgment:for my money, they’re one of the best bands around
(the love of) money is the root of all evil: proverb greed gives rise to selfish or wicked actions.
money talks: proverb wealth gives power and influence to those who possess it.
one's money's worth: good value for one’s money.
on the money: accurate; correct:every criticism she made was right on the money
put money (or put one's money) on
put one's money where one's mouth is: informal take action to support one’s statements or opinions.
see the color of someone's money: receive some proof that someone has enough money to pay for something.
throw one's money around: spend one’s money extravagantly or carelessly.
throw money at something: try to solve a problem by recklessly spending money on it, without due consideration of what is required.

Derivatives

moneyless

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French moneie, from Latin moneta 'mint, money', originally a title of the goddess Juno, in whose temple in Rome money was minted

When used to mean 'sums of money', the plural of money is spelled either moneys or monies.

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money

noun

Phrases

be in the money

be money in the bank

for my money

(the love of) money is the root of all evil

money talks

one's money's worth

on the money

put money (or put one's money) on

put one's money where one's mouth is

see the color of someone's money

throw one's money around

throw money at something

Derivatives

moneyless

Origin:

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