English Words for "Money" | B2 Vocabulary

To credit

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to add a sum of money to a bank account

debit

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The employer credited the employee's salary to their bank account at the end of each month.

The customer credited their savings account with a large sum of money from their inheritance.

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Economy

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the system in which money, goods, and services are produced or distributed within a country or region

Economic

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relating to the production, distribution, and management of wealth and resources within a society or country

Accounting

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a systematic process of recording, summarizing, analyzing, and reporting financial transactions and information of an organization or individual

Asset

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a valuable resource or quality owned by an individual, organization, or entity, typically with economic value and the potential to provide future benefits

liability

Budget

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the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

Capital

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money or property owned by a person or company that is used for investment or starting a business

Debit

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an entry indicating an increase in assets or an expense, and a decrease in debts or income

credit

Finance

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the act of managing large sums of money, especially by governments or corporations

Investment

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the act or process of putting money into something to gain profit

Financing

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the act of providing a sum of money for running a business, activity, project, or individual needs, typically through loans, investments, etc.

Borrowing

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the act of getting money from a person or an organization with the agreement to repay the borrowed amount along with any related interest or fees within a specified period

Debt

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the situation of owing money, usually when it is not easy to pay it back

Grant

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an amount of money given by the government or another organization for a specific purpose

What is a "grant"?

A grant is a sum of money provided by an organization, government, or foundation to support a specific purpose or project. Grants are typically given to individuals, organizations, or institutions that meet certain criteria, and they do not need to be repaid. They can be awarded for a variety of reasons, such as funding research, supporting education, or assisting with community development. Grants are often based on need, merit, or specific goals that align with the goals of the granting organization.

Loan

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a sum of money that is borrowed from a bank which should be returned with a certain rate of interest

To possess

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to have something as one's own

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Distribution

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the process of supplying shops and other businesses with products to be sold

Inflation

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the ongoing increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time

deflation

Welfare

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a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

Profit

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the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

Standard of living

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the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

Balance

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the number showing the difference between the debit and credit sums of an account

Bank statement

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a document given by a bank to an account holder, providing a summary of all financial transactions within a specified period

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Collapse

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a sudden decrease in something's value, such as a price or stock

To collapse

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(of prices, shares, etc.) to suddenly decrease in terms of amount or value

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Decrease

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the amount by which something becomes less or smaller

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Loss

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money that is lost by a company, organization, or individual

gain

Analyst

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a trained individual who evaluates information and data to provide insights and make informed decisions in various fields such as finance, economics, business, technology, etc.

Banker

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a person who possesses or has a high rank in a bank or any other financial institution

To price

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to set an amount that is needed as payment for a product or a service

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To purchase

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to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

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Rate

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a specified amount of money charged or paid for something

To rip off

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to take advantage of someone by charging them too much money or selling them a defective product

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Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

rip

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Rip-off

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something that costs a lot more than its real value

Bull

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someone who buys or holds a certain asset or market expecting that their prices will increase, allowing them to sell at a profit

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Bear

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someone who sells financial instruments expecting that their prices will fall, allowing them to repurchase them later at a lower price and make a profit

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To run out

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to use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none

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transitive

Phrasal Status

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run

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Automated teller machine

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/ˌɔːɾəmˈæɾɪk tˈɛlɚ məʃˈiːn/

a machine that allows customers to perform financial transactions such as withdrawals, deposits, transfers, etc.

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compound noun

Refund

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an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

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