A2noun 1K

Cash

🇬🇧 UK /["/kæʃ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kæʃ/"]/

Meaning of Cash

money in the form of coins or notes

In simple words: Money in the form of coins or paper bills.

Cash in a sentence

• I always carry some cash in my wallet for emergencies.
• The store does not accept credit cards, so I need to get some cash.
• He won a cash prize in the lottery last week.
• They prefer cash payments rather than checks or cards.
• Cash flow is important for businesses to operate effectively.

How to use Cash

Use 'cash' when referring to physical money. Avoid using it in formal financial contexts where 'currency' might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'cash' register where money is counted.

Related words

Collocations with Cash

• cold
• hard
• ready
• pay
• pay in
• hold
• desk
• drawer
• dispenser
• in cash
• cash in hand
• cash on delivery
• ready
• spare
• quick
• generate
• raise
• be short of
• holdings
• reserves
• resources

Synonyms for Cash

• money
• currency
• funds
• capital
• dough

Opposites of Cash

• credit
• debt

Common mistakes with Cash

• Confused with 'cache' — it's not related to hidden storage.
• Using 'cashes' as a verb when referring to money instead of 'cash' as a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Cash

What does Cash mean?

Money in the form of coins or paper bills.

What is the definition of Cash?

money in the form of coins or notes

How do you use Cash in a sentence?

I always carry some cash in my wallet for emergencies.

Can you give another example of Cash?

The store does not accept credit cards, so I need to get some cash.

What are synonyms for Cash?

Common alternatives include money, currency, funds, capital, dough.

What is the opposite of Cash?

Opposite meanings include credit, debt.

What words go with Cash?

It commonly pairs with cold, hard, ready, pay, pay in, hold, desk, drawer, dispenser, in cash, cash in hand, cash on delivery, ready, spare, quick, generate, raise, be short of, holdings, reserves, resources.

What are common mistakes when using Cash?

Confused with 'cache' — it's not related to hidden storage. Using 'cashes' as a verb when referring to money instead of 'cash' as a noun.

How do you pronounce Cash?

US: /["/kæʃ/"]/, UK: /["/kæʃ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cash?

Use 'cash' when referring to physical money. Avoid using it in formal financial contexts where 'currency' might be preferred.

What CEFR level is Cash?

"Cash" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.