Wealth

Pronunciation: /wɛlθ/

Definitions of wealth

noun an abundance of valuable resources or valuable material possessions

Example Sentences

A1 Having good health is more important than wealth.

A2 She inherited a vast amount of wealth from her grandparents.

B1 Investing in property can be a good way to build wealth over time.

B2 The billionaire's immense wealth allowed him to buy multiple luxury yachts.

C1 The family's generational wealth was managed by a team of financial advisors.

C2 The philanthropist dedicated her life to using her wealth to help those in need.

Examples of wealth in a Sentence

formal The accumulation of wealth is often seen as a measure of success in our society.

informal He inherited a lot of wealth from his grandparents and now lives a lavish lifestyle.

slang She's rolling in wealth after winning the lottery last year.

figurative Knowledge is the true wealth that can never be taken away from you.

Grammatical Forms of wealth

• past tense: wealthed
• plural: wealths
• comparative: wealthier
• superlative: wealthiest
• present tense: wealth
• future tense: will wealth
• perfect tense: has wealthed
• continuous tense: is wealthing
• singular: wealth
• positive degree: wealthy
• infinitive: to wealth
• gerund: wealthing
• participle: wealthed

Origin and Evolution of wealth

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wealth' originated from the Old English word 'wealh', which referred to well-being, happiness, and prosperity.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'wealth' has shifted to primarily refer to material possessions, money, and assets, reflecting changing societal values and economic systems.