Riches

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪtʃɪz/

Definitions of riches

noun Wealth or valuable resources, especially in the form of money, property, or assets

Example Sentences

A1 She dreamed of finding hidden riches in the forest.

A2 The pirate ship was filled with treasures and riches beyond imagination.

B1 His hard work eventually led to financial riches and success.

B2 The entrepreneur amassed great riches through strategic investments.

C1 The family's inherited riches allowed them to live a life of luxury.

C2 The philanthropist dedicated his riches to charitable causes around the world.

Examples of riches in a Sentence

formal The businessman amassed great riches through his successful investments.

informal She's always flaunting her riches on social media.

slang I wish I had his kind of riches, I'd be set for life.

figurative The real riches in life come from experiences and relationships, not material possessions.

Grammatical Forms of riches

• plural: riches
• comparative: richer
• superlative: richest
• present tense: riches
• future tense: will be rich
• perfect tense: have been rich
• continuous tense: being rich
• singular: riches
• positive degree: rich
• infinitive: to be rich
• gerund: riching
• participle: riched

Origin and Evolution of riches

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'riches' originated from the Old French word 'richesse' which came from the Latin word 'richitia' meaning wealth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'riches' has evolved to encompass not just material wealth but also abundance, prosperity, and valuable resources.