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   wealth

   /welTH/

   noun

   • 1. an abundance of valuable possessions or money: "he used his wealth to bribe officials" Similar affluenceprosperityopulencerichesmeanssubstanceluxurywell-beingplentydeep pocketsMammonmoneycashlucrecapitalprincipaltreasurefortunefinanceassetspossessionsresourceseffectsgoodsfundsvaluablespropertystockreservessecuritiesholdingsbelongingschattelsill-gotten gainsinformal:wherewithaldoughbreadarchaic:pelfOpposite povertyprivation
   • ▪ the state of being rich; material prosperity: "some people buy boats and cars to display their wealth"
   • ▪ plentiful supplies of a particular resource: "the country's mineral wealth"
   • ▪ a plentiful supply of a particular desirable thing: "the tables and maps contain a wealth of information" Similar abundanceprofusionplethoraminestoretreasurycopiousnessplenitudeamplitudebountycornucopiainformal:lotloadheapmasspilemountainoceanseastacktonshedloadswagvulgar slang:shitloadassloadOpposite dearthlack
   • ▪ well-being; prosperity.

   Word Origin Middle Englishwelthe, from well1 or weal2, on the pattern of health.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wealthWealth Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of WEALTH is abundance of valuable material possessions or resources. How to use wealth in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWEALTH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   WEALTH definition: 1. a large amount of money or valuable possessions that someone has: 2. a large amount of…. Learn more.

4. www.investopedia.com › terms › wUnderstanding Wealth: How Is It Defined and Measured? - ...

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   Aug 20, 2024 · Wealth is an accumulation of valuable economic resources that can be measured in terms of either real goods or monetary value. Net worth is the most common measure of wealth, determined...

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWEALTH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   WEALTH meaning: 1. a large amount of money or valuable possessions that someone has: 2. a large amount of…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wealthWealth - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   The word wealth has many shades of meaning, but most involve having a lot of something — often money or something else that's valuable. You might have a wealth of experience, or you might have great personal wealth.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWEALTH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Wealth is the possession of a large amount of money, property, or other valuable things. You can also refer to a particular person's money or property as their wealth.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwealth noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [uncountable] a large amount of money, property, etc. that a person or country owns. the desire to gain wealth and power. He has pledged to redistribute the country's vast oil wealth. Their aim is to keep taxes low enough to encourage wealth creation. a person of wealth and influence. The purpose of industry is to create wealth.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › wealthWEALTH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Wealth definition: a great quantity or store of money, valuable possessions, property, or other riches. See examples of WEALTH used in a sentence.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of wealth – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    a large amount of money or valuable possessions that someone has: He enjoyed his new wealth and status. a wealth of sth. a large amount of something good: a wealth of experience / information. (Definition of wealth from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › wealthWealth Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    WEALTH meaning: 1 : a large amount of money and possessions; 2 : the value of all the property, possessions, and money that someone or something has.