wealth
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Wealth (noun) means a large amount of money, property, or valuable possessions. Example: “The family built their wealth through decades of shrewd investing.”
noun
1
A large amount of money, property, or valuable possessions.
"Money talks, but true wealth whispers."
"The family built their wealth through decades of shrewd investing."
"Old wealth often comes with large houses, land and a few family portraits."
"Great wealth did not make him any happier than before."
2
A large quantity of something.
"The report draws on a wealth of historical data."
"The old library holds a wealth of information about local history."
"Our new teacher brings a wealth of experience from working abroad."
How to use wealth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRiches, or more broadly, a rich supply of anything.
Common pairings
a wealth of experience
accumulate wealth
personal wealth
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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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What does “wealth” mean?
The word “wealth” means a large amount of money, property, or valuable possessions. In plain terms, riches, or more broadly, a rich supply of anything.
How do you pronounce “wealth”?
“Wealth” is pronounced wehlth (/wɛlθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “wealth” in a sentence?
Here is “wealth” used in a sentence: “The family built their wealth through decades of shrewd investing.”
What is another word for “wealth”?
Words with a similar meaning to “wealth” include abundance, cheese, affluence, ease, fortune and Mammon.
What is the opposite of “wealth”?
The opposite of “wealth” — its antonyms — is poverty.
What part of speech is “wealth”?
“Wealth” is a noun.
Where does the word “wealth” come from?
The word “wealth” comes from Middle English. From Middle English welthe, related to "weal" (well-being) — originally meaning happiness and prosperity rather than just money.
Is “wealth” a common word?
“Wealth” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between wealth and income?
Income is the money you earn over time, such as a salary or profits — a flow. Wealth is what you have accumulated: money, property, and possessions you own at a given moment — a stock. Someone can have a high income but little wealth if they spend everything they earn.
How is wealth measured?
Wealth is usually measured as net worth: the total value of everything you own minus everything you owe. That includes property, savings, investments, and possessions, less debts like loans and mortgages. Unlike income, which is tracked over a period, wealth is a snapshot of value at a single point in time.
What are the types of wealth?
Wealth commonly refers to financial assets like cash, savings, and investments, but it also includes physical wealth such as property, land, and valuables. Many people speak of wealth more broadly to mean health, relationships, or knowledge. In economics, though, the term usually means net material and financial holdings.
Is wealth only about money?
Not entirely. In its strict sense, wealth means a large amount of money, property, or valuable possessions. But the word is often used more widely to describe an abundance of anything valuable — a wealth of experience, talent, or natural resources. Context decides whether the meaning is financial or figurative.
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