wealth

/welθ/

abundance of valuable resources or assets

The country's wealth comes from its natural resources.

This shows that wealth can be derived from natural assets.

general

An abundance of valuable possessions or money

His wealth allowed him to live comfortably.

This shows how wealth can provide financial security.

Wealth is often associated with financial prosperity but can also include other valuable assets like property or investments.

general

The collective resources or assets of a person, community, or nation

The nation's wealth was built on centuries of trade.

This highlights how wealth can be accumulated over time.

Wealth can refer to both tangible and intangible assets.

Collocations

accumulate wealthto gather or increase one's wealthdistribution of wealthhow wealth is spread among a populationwealth managementthe process of managing and growing wealth

good health is more valuable than material possessions

Wealth often refers to a broader concept of prosperity, while riches typically refer to material possessions.

The meaning of 'wealth' can vary depending on whether it's used in a personal, national, or abstract context.

From Middle English 'weleth', from Old English 'wælþu', meaning 'well-being, prosperity'

Wealth can refer to financial assets, but it can also include other valuable resources like knowledge, health, or social connections.

wealth

abundance of valuable resources

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