Lesson 180/202 · 21 words · 0 learned

B2 · Money & shopping

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stock(noun)
/stɑːk/
a supply of goods that is available for sale in a shop
We keep a large stock of printer paper in the storeroom.
Synonymsinventorysupplyreservestorecollectionmerchandisegoods
Antonymsemptinesslackdeficiencyshortageneed
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budget(noun)
/ˈbʌdʒɪt/
a financial plan showing expected income and spending for a future period
The marketing department went over budget in the third quarter.
Each department submits its budget for next year in October.
Synonymsallocatefinancefundestimateallowanceresources
Antonymsoverspendwasteimproviseextemporize
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fund(noun)
/fʌnd/
an amount of money that has been saved or has been made available for a particular purpose
He will have access to his trust fund when he is 21 years old
The company will fund the trip to the conference
Synonymspoolstockcapitalendowmentkittyreserveresources
Antonymsdebtliabilitydeficit
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owe(verb)
/əʊ/
to have to pay somebody for something that you have already received or return money that you have borrowed
As the business grew, the owner paid back loans and owed less money
People are often surprised to discover that they owe more money in income taxes at the end of the year
Synonymsbe indebtedbe in debtbe liablebe boundbe obligated
Antonymsownpossesshavebe owed
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delivery(noun)
/dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of taking goods, letters, etc. to the people they have been sent to
The caterer hired a courier to make the delivery
The restaurant is reluctant to make deliveries, but makes an exception for our office
Synonymsshipmenttransfercarriageconveyancedistributionhandover
Antonymsretentionwithholdingholdingkeepingstorage
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reward(noun)
/rɪˈwɔːrd/
a thing that you are given because you have done something good, worked hard, etc.
The company gave her a reward for all her hard work.
Synonymsprizeawardbonuscompensationpaymentrepaymentrequital
Antonymspunishmentpenaltyfinelossforfeit
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fee(noun)
/fiː/
an amount of money that you pay for professional advice or services
He had a lot of trouble paying the tuition fee.
Does the bank charge a fee for setting up the account?
Synonymschargeduestollpaymentrateprice
Antonymsfreegratisdonationgift
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pension(noun)
/ˈpenʃn/
an amount of money paid regularly by a government or company to somebody who has retired from work
to receive an old-age/a retirement pension
to take out a personal/private pension
Synonymsretirement incomeallowanceannuitysuperannuationbenefits
Antonymssalarywageearningsemployment
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finance(noun)
/ˈfaɪnæns/
the activity of managing money, especially by a government or a large organization
New York is the center of global finance, communications and business.
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance.
Synonymsfundingeconomicsinvestmentbankingcapitalmonetary affairs
Antonymsdebtbankruptcyloss
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saving(noun)
/ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an amount of something such as time or money that you do not need to use or spend
Buy three and make a saving of 55p.
With the new boiler you can make big savings on fuel bills.
Synonymseconomythriftpreservationreductionaccumulationstockpile
Antonymsexpenditurespendingwastedissipation
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sum(noun)
/sʌm/
an amount of money
She paid a large sum of money for the old painting.
Synonymstotalaggregateamountquantitywhole
Antonymsdifferencereductiondecrease
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purchase(verb)
/ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
to buy something
You can purchase tickets online or at the station.
Synonymsbuyacquireobtainprocuresecuregetgain
Antonymssellloseforfeitgive away
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wealth(noun)
/welθ/
a large amount of money, property, etc. that a person or country owns
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million.
the distribution of wealth in Britain
Synonymsrichesfortuneprosperityaffluenceopulence
Antonymspovertydestitutionscarcitywant
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investment(noun)
/ɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing money in something
Stocks are regarded as good long-term investments.
investment income
Synonymsventurecapitalassetstakeendowmentcommitment
Antonymsdebtlossspendingconsumption
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guarantee(verb)
/ˌɡærənˈtiː/
to promise to do something; to promise something will happen
We guarantee delivery of your order within three working days.
Synonymsassurancewarrantypromisepledgecovenantbond
Antonymsuncertaintydoubtriskchance
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contribution(noun)
/ˌkɑːntrɪˈbjuːʃn/
a gift or payment that is made to a person or an organization in order to help pay for something
Would you like to make a contribution to our charity appeal?
Synonymsinputdonationofferingsharepartsupportaidassistance
Antonymsdetrimenthindranceimpedimentobstructiondamagelossharm
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loan(noun)
/ləʊn/
money that a bank lends to a customer, who must pay it back with interest
We took out a loan to buy new delivery trucks.
The bank approved the loan within five working days.
Synonymscreditadvancemortgagefinancing
Antonymspaymentrepaymentdepositcredit
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possess(verb)
/pəˈzes/
to have or own something
He was charged with possessing a shotgun without a licence.
Synonymsownhaveholdcontroloccupyretainenjoy
Antonymslackneedwantlosereleaseforfeitdisown
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wealthy(adjective)
/ˈwelθi/
having a lot of money, possessions, etc.
My dream is to become wealthy.
Synonymsrichaffluentprosperousopulentwell-offmoneyed
Antonymspoorimpoverisheddestituteneedypenniless
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fortune(noun)
/ˈfɔːrtʃən/
a large amount of money
He made a fortune selling houses before he turned forty.
Synonymsluckchancedestinywealthfate
Antonymsmisfortunebad luckpoverty
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funding(noun)
/ˈfʌndɪŋ/
money for a particular purpose; the act of providing money for such a purpose
The university needs more funding for research.
Synonymsfinancingcapitalgrantssponsorship
Antonymsdefundingwithdrawal