B2noun 1K

Wealth

🇬🇧 UK /["/welθ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/welθ/"]/

Meaning of Wealth

a large amount of money, property, etc. that a person or country owns

In simple words: Having a lot of money and valuable things.

Wealth in a sentence

• His wealth was evident in the luxurious car he drove.
• Investing wisely can help you accumulate wealth over time.
• The wealth of knowledge she gained from her experiences was invaluable.
• Many believe that true wealth is not just about money, but also about happiness.
• He amassed great wealth through his successful business ventures.

How to use Wealth

Used in contexts related to finances and economics. It can refer to material assets, but also to other forms of abundance, like knowledge. Generally positive connotation; avoid using in negative contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'wealth' as 'well' having lots of 'th' (things) around.

Related words

Collocations with Wealth

• considerable
• enormous
• fabulous
• have
• possess
• accumulate
• a distribution of wealth
• a redistribution of wealth
• considerable
• enormous
• fabulous
• have
• possess
• accumulate
• a distribution of wealth
• a redistribution of wealth
• enormous
• great
• immense
• have
• offer
• provide
• of … wealth

Synonyms for Wealth

• riches
• affluence
• assets
• prosperity
• opulence

Opposites of Wealth

• poverty
• lack

Common mistakes with Wealth

• Confused with 'health' due to similarity in sound.
• Using it in singular form incorrectly, as in 'a wealth' instead of just 'wealth'.
• Mixing up with 'riches', which has a slightly different implication.

Frequently asked questions about Wealth

What does Wealth mean?

Having a lot of money and valuable things.

What is the definition of Wealth?

a large amount of money, property, etc. that a person or country owns

How do you use Wealth in a sentence?

His wealth was evident in the luxurious car he drove.

Can you give another example of Wealth?

Investing wisely can help you accumulate wealth over time.

What are synonyms for Wealth?

Common alternatives include riches, affluence, assets, prosperity, opulence.

What is the opposite of Wealth?

Opposite meanings include poverty, lack.

What words go with Wealth?

It commonly pairs with considerable, enormous, fabulous, have, possess, accumulate, a distribution of wealth, a redistribution of wealth, considerable, enormous, fabulous, have, possess, accumulate, a distribution of wealth, a redistribution of wealth, enormous, great, immense, have, offer, provide, of … wealth.

What are common mistakes when using Wealth?

Confused with 'health' due to similarity in sound. Using it in singular form incorrectly, as in 'a wealth' instead of just 'wealth'. Mixing up with 'riches', which has a slightly different implication.

How do you pronounce Wealth?

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

When should I use Wealth?

Used in contexts related to finances and economics. It can refer to material assets, but also to other forms of abundance, like knowledge. Generally positive connotation; avoid using in negative contexts.

What CEFR level is Wealth?

"Wealth" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.