Wealtha large amount of money, property, or useful things usually means having a lot of money, property, or valuableworth a lot; important or helpful resourcesthings that can be used to help or support people. It can also mean a large amount of something good or useful, as in “a wealth of experience.”
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /wɛlθ/
Easy pronunciation: WELTH (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; stress is on the only syllable.
Noun meaning being rich or having a lot of money and property.
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Wealth Meaning
being rich
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the state of having a lot of money, property, or valuable resources
Example: Great wealth is not always a sign of great intelligence.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- wealthiness — Matches the idea of being wealthy, though it is less common than wealth or riches.
- riches — A close synonym when wealth means a large amount of money or valuable possessions.
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Other Meanings of Wealth
Meaning 2
a lot of valuable things or resources
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an abundance of material possessions and resources
Example: The region is known for its riches in natural resources.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- riches — Works well for stored-up valuables, resources, or possessions.
Meaning 3
valuable property or assets
Part of speech: noun
Definition: property that has economic utility; something that has monetary or exchange value
Example: The estate included wealth in land and buildings.
Meaning 4
a lot of something good
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a large amount of something useful, good, or important
Example: She has a wealth of experience.
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Wealth Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- riches
- wealthiness
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Common Mistakes
- Wealth does not usually mean personal happiness or success in general.
- In phrases like “a wealth of knowledge,” wealth means abundance, not money.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does wealth mean?
Wealth usually means having a lot of money, property, or valuable resources. It can also mean a large amount of something useful, like knowledge or experience.
What is a synonym for wealth?
Common synonyms include riches and wealthiness, depending on the sense. For “a wealth of experience,” there is no direct money-related synonym because wealth means abundance there.
Is wealth the same as riches?
Often, yes. Riches is a close synonym when wealth means money or valuable possessions, but wealth can also mean abundance in a broader sense.
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