asset

noun
UK: /ˈæs.et/
US: /ˈæs.et/

  1. Something of value or use to a person or organization.

    1. My car is a very useful asset. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her knowledge of the market is a great asset to the company, it helps us a lot. [ ] [ ]

  2. A useful or desirable quality or skill.

    1. He's a big asset to the team. [ ] [ ]
    2. Being able to speak a foreign language is a major asset in today's global economy. [ ] [ ]

  3. Something owned by a person or company that has a monetary value.

    1. The company declared all of its assets. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bank froze his assets because of suspected illegal activity, we must be careful. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

advantage property benefit possession resource

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "asset" in English means: Something of value or use to a person or organization., A useful or desirable quality or skill., Something owned by a person or company that has a monetary value..

The phonetic transcription of "asset" is /ˈæs.et/ in British English and /ˈæs.et/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "asset": advantage, property, benefit, possession, resource.

Example usage of "asset": "My car is a very useful asset.". More examples on the page.