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wealth

wehlth
noun
1
A large amount of money, property, or valuable possessions.
"The family built their wealth through decades of shrewd investing."
2
A large quantity of something.
"The report draws on a wealth of historical data."

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In plain EnglishRiches, or more broadly, a rich supply of anything.

Common pairings
a wealth of experience accumulate wealth personal wealth

Word Forms

wealths plural

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Etymology

From Middle English welthe, related to "weal" (well-being) — originally meaning happiness and prosperity rather than just money.

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