Pronunciation: /hɑrd ˈmʌni/
noun money that is obtained through a loan secured by a physical asset or collateral
A1 I work hard to earn my money.
A2 She saved up her hard-earned money to buy a new car.
B1 Investors often use hard money loans to finance real estate projects.
B2 The entrepreneur secured hard money from private investors to launch her startup.
C1 Hedge funds often utilize hard money lending strategies to generate high returns.
C2 The billionaire's vast fortune was built on hard money investments in various industries.
adjective difficult to earn or acquire
A1 He needed hard money to buy a new car.
A2 She worked hard to earn enough hard money for her vacation.
B1 Investors often prefer hard money loans for real estate investments.
B2 The entrepreneur used hard money to fund his startup.
C1 The company secured hard money financing to expand their operations.
C2 The government implemented strict regulations on hard money lending practices.
formal Hard money refers to funds that are acquired through a direct loan rather than through a traditional mortgage from a financial institution.
informal I had to borrow hard money from my friend to cover the unexpected expenses.
slang I'm running low on cash, do you think you could lend me some hard money?
figurative In politics, candidates often rely on hard money to fund their campaigns and gain support.
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