Pronunciation: /kæʃ/
noun a form of currency, such as coins or banknotes, that can be used to exchange goods and services
A1 I need to withdraw some cash from the ATM.
A2 She always pays for everything in cash.
B1 I prefer using cash instead of credit cards for small purchases.
B2 The thief stole a large sum of cash from the bank.
C1 The company deals primarily in cash transactions.
C2 The billionaire carried a briefcase full of cash to the meeting.
verb to exchange a check or other negotiable instrument for money
A1 I need to cash my paycheck at the bank.
A2 She cashed in her savings to buy a new car.
B1 The company cashed out their investments before the market crashed.
B2 He cashed out his retirement fund to start his own business.
C1 The entrepreneur cashed in on the latest trend and made a fortune.
C2 The politician was accused of cashing out on insider information.
adjective related to or involving money in the form of coins or banknotes
A1 I need to withdraw some cash from the ATM.
A2 She always prefers to pay with cash rather than a card.
B1 The store only accepts cash payments.
B2 He kept a stash of cash hidden in his sock drawer.
C1 The company dealt primarily in cash transactions.
C2 The wealthy businessman carried a briefcase full of cash wherever he went.
formal The customer insisted on paying with cash instead of a credit card.
informal I always make sure to have some cash on me just in case.
slang I need to hit up the ATM to grab some cash for the concert.
figurative His quick thinking saved the project, he really came through in the cash.
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