cash

noun
UK: /kæʃ/
US: /kæʃ/

  1. Money in the form of coins or banknotes.

    1. I need cash for the market. [ ] [ ]
    2. Do you have enough cash to pay for the groceries or should I use a card? [ ] [ ]

  2. To exchange a check or other document for cash.

    1. I want to cash this check. [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you cash a traveler's check for me at the front desk please? [ ] [ ]

  3. To obtain money from investments or savings.

    1. They had to cash in their savings. [ ] [ ]
    2. He decided to cash out his stocks and invest in real estate properties [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

money currency
cash verb

  1. To convert a check or other financial instrument into cash.

    1. Please cash this check for me. [ ] [ ]
    2. I need to cash my paycheck before the bank closes for the day. [ ] [ ]

  2. To take advantage of an opportunity.

    1. They want to cash in on fame. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is hoping to cash in on the growing demand for electric cars. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cash" in English means: Money in the form of coins or banknotes., To exchange a check or other document for cash., To obtain money from investments or savings..

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

Synonyms for "cash": money, currency.

Example usage of "cash": "I need cash for the market.". More examples on the page.