wealth

wealth

noun \ˈwelth also ˈweltth\

Definition of WEALTH

1

obsolete : weal, welfare

2

: abundance of valuable material possessions or resources

3

: abundant supply : profusion

4

a : all property that has a money value or an exchangeable value b : all material objects that have economic utility; especially : the stock of useful goods having economic value in existence at any one time <national wealth>

Examples of WEALTH

1. a nation that has acquired great wealth
2. someone whose sole goal is the accumulation of wealth
3. Her personal wealth is estimated to be around $10 billion.
4. What percentage of the national wealth is spent on health care?
5. I was impressed by the wealth of choices.
6. Libraries offer a wealth of information.

Origin of WEALTH

Middle English welthe, from wele weal

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to WEALTH

Synonyms: assets, capital, fortune, means, opulence, riches, substance, wherewithal, worth

Antonyms: ace, bit, dab, dram, driblet, glimmer, handful, hint, lick, little, mite, mouthful, nip, ounce, peanuts, pinch, pittance, scruple, shade, shadow, smidgen (also smidgeon or smidgin or smidge), speck, spot, sprinkle, sprinkling, strain, streak, suspicion, tad, taste, touch, trace

Related Words: belongings, chattels, effects, holdings, paraphernalia, possessions, things; bankroll, deep pockets, finances, funds, money, wallet; abundance, affluence, prosperity, success; treasure, valuables; accession, acquisition, personal property, personalty, property; nest egg, reserve, resources, savings, treasury

Near Antonyms: debts, liabilities; indebtedness

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Rhymes with WEALTH

stealth