Cash
/kæʃ/
Definitions
2 meaningsReady money; money in the form of notes or coins.
/kæʃ/
Money in the form of bills and coins.
I don't have much cash on me.
💡 Simply: Money you can use right away.
More Examples
We paid cash for the groceries.
How It's Used
"I need to get some cash from the ATM."
"The company's cash flow is strong."
To exchange a check or other negotiable instrument for its equivalent in money.
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To exchange something for money.
I cashed a check at the bank.
💡 Simply: To get money for something.
More Examples
The cashier cashed the customer's check.
How It's Used
"I cashed my paycheck."
Idioms & expressions
cash in on something
To take advantage of an opportunity to make money.
"They cashed in on the popularity of the new technology."
From Middle English *caas*, from Old French *casse*, from Vulgar Latin *capsa* "box, chest". Originally referred to a box or container for money.
The use of 'cash' to refer to money has been consistent since its Middle English origins, although the specific forms of currency it describes have changed.
Memory tip
Think of a cash register dispensing money.