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Cash

UK /["/kæʃ/"]/US /["/kæʃ/"]/

Definition

money in the form of coins or notes

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

Examples

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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

money
currency
funds
capital
dough

Antonyms

credit
debt

Common mistakes

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.