RichesGreat wealth, especially many possessions or lots of money. usually means a large amount of money, propertyLand, buildings, or belongings owned by a person or group., or valuable resourcesSupplies or assets that can be used when needed.. It can also be used more broadly for a plentiful supply of something valuable.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /RICH-iz/
Easy pronunciation: RICH-iz (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: RICH-iz.
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Riches Meaning
a lot of wealth or valuable things
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an abundance of material possessions and resources
Example: They accumulated great riches over the years.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- wealth — Direct synonym for the main sense of material abundance.
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Riches Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- wealth
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Common Mistakes
- Riches is usually plural in form, even when it refers to wealth as a general idea.
- It can mean more than money in some contexts, but the core meaning is still a large amount of valuable possessions or resources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does riches mean?
Riches means a large amount of wealth, valuable possessions, or resources.
What is a simple synonym for riches?
Wealth is the closest simple synonym.
Is riches singular or plural?
It is usually used as a plural noun, even when it refers to wealth in general.
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