Lesson 153/202 · 23 words · 0 learned

B1 · Money & shopping

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value(noun)
/ˈvæljuː/
how much something is worth in money or other goods for which it can be exchanged
The value of the house has doubled over the last ten years.
Synonymsworthpriceimportancesignificancemeritrateappraiseestimate
Antonymsworthlessnessuselessnessinconsequence
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charge(noun)
/tʃɑːrdʒ/
the amount of money that somebody asks for goods and services
There is no charge for delivery if you spend over fifty dollars.
Synonymsbillinvoicepricefeecostdemandaccuseallege
Antonymsrefundreimbursedischargeabsolvefree
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discount(noun)
/ˈdɪskaʊnt/
an amount of money taken off the usual price of something
We can give you a 10 percent discount if you pay in advance.
Sales staff cannot offer discounts above 5 percent without approval.
Synonymsreductionmarkdownallowancerebateprice cut
Antonymsincreaserisepremiumsurcharge
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invest(verb)
/ɪnˈvest/
to buy property, shares in a company, etc. in the hope of making a profit
Many people invest their savings in property or company shares.
Synonymsfinanceendowallocatedevotecommitsink (money)plow (back)
Antonymsdivestwithdrawsquanderwastedissipatespend
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brand(noun)
/brænd/
the name, design and reputation that make a company's products easy to recognise and different from others
The brand is famous for its simple, friendly design.
We want our brand to stand for safety and trust.
Synonymsmakelabeltypetrademarkcompanylogo
Antonymsgenericunbrandednon-specific
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goods(noun)
/ɡʊdz/
things that are produced to be sold
perishable/durable goods
electrical/sports goods
Synonymsmerchandisecommoditieswaresproductsstock
Antonymsservices
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mall(noun)
/mɔːl/
a large building or covered area that has many shops, restaurants, etc. inside it
There is a plan to build a new mall in the middle of town.
Some teenagers were hanging out at the mall.
Synonymsshopping centerplazamarketplacegalleria
Antonymsindependent storeboutiquelocal shop
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valuable(adjective)
/ˈvæljuəbl/
worth a lot of money
This old painting is very valuable, so we keep it in a safe place.
Synonymspreciousimportantsignificantworthwhileadvantageoususefulbeneficialcostly
Antonymsworthlessuselessinsignificantcheapvalueless
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property(noun)
/ˈprɑːpərti/
a thing or things that are owned by somebody; a possession or possessions
Be careful not to damage other people's property.
This building is government property.
Synonymsassetsbelongingspossessionsholdingsestatewealth
Antonymsdebtliability
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tax(noun)
/tæks/
money that you have to pay to the government so that it can pay for public services. People pay tax according to their income and businesses pay tax according to their profits. Tax is also often paid on goods and services.
changes in tax rates
tax increases/cuts
Synonymslevydutytariffexcisecharge
Antonymssubsidygrantrebate
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afford(verb)
/əˈfɔːrd/
to have enough money to be able to buy or do something
We can't afford to buy a luxury house.
She felt she couldn't afford any more time off work.
Synonymsmanagesparebear the expense ofhave the means for
Antonymslackwantneedcannot afford
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coin(noun)
/kɔɪn/
a small flat piece of metal used as money
That machine doesn't take coins.
a basketball/football/tennis, etc. coach
Synonymsspeciepiece of moneycash
Antonymspaper moneybillnote
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financial(adjective)
/faɪˈnænʃl/
connected with money and finance
financial services
to be in financial difficulties
Synonymseconomicfiscalmonetarypecuniary
Antonymsnonfinancialunrelated to finance
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exchange(noun)
/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
an act of giving something to somebody or doing something for somebody and receiving something in return
Our school organised a cultural exchange with students from Japan.
Synonymsswaptradebarterinterchangesubstitutereplace
Antonymskeepretainholdwithhold
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label(noun)
/ˈleɪbl/
a piece of paper, etc. that is attached to something and that gives information about it
Always read the label on the bottle before you take any medicine.
Synonymstagstickermarkerbadgeticketmark
Antonymsunmarkedunlabeledanonymousgeneric
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account(noun)
/əˈkaʊnt/
an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.
My wife and I opened a joint account at the bank last year.
Synonymsrecordstatementreportdescriptionexplanationnarrative
Antonymsdisregardsilenceneglect
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Rent(noun)
/rent/
an amount of money that you regularly pay so that you can use a house, room, etc.
Rent is $1,900 a month
SynonymsLeaseRentalHireTenancy
AntonymsOwnershipPurchase
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consumer(noun)
/kənˈsuːmər/
a person who buys goods or uses services
It is necessary to raise consumers' awareness.
Synonymsbuyerpurchasercustomeruser
Antonymsproducersuppliervendor
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luxury(noun)
/ˈlʌkʃəri/
the fact of enjoying special and expensive things, particularly food and drink, clothes and places
We can't afford many luxuries.
Synonymsopulenceaffluencegrandeursplendordeluxecomfortindulgence
Antonymsnecessitypovertyhardshipdeprivationsimplicityfrugality
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donate(verb)
/ˈdəʊneɪt/
to give money, food, clothes, etc. to somebody/something, especially a charity
I will donate some money to charity.
Synonymscontributegivebestowgiftpresent
Antonymsreceivetakekeepwithhold
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payment(noun)
/ˈpeɪmənt/
the act of paying somebody/something or of being paid
I made a payment online.
Synonymsremittancefeeinstallmentcompensation
Antonymsdebtdefault
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worth(adjective)
/wɜːrθ/
having a value in money, etc.
This old painting is worth thousands of dollars.
Synonymsvaluemeritdeservingbenefit
Antonymsworthlessuselessvalueless
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spending(noun)
/ˈspendɪŋ/
the amount of money that is spent by a government, an organization or a person
The government's spending on infrastructure increased this year.
Synonymsexpenditureoutlayexpensesdisbursement
Antonymssavingincomerevenueearnings