Rich, wealthy, affluent all indicate abundance of possessions. Rich is the general word; it may imply that possessions are newly acquired: an oilman who became rich overnight.
Riches are valuable possessions or large amounts of money. A gold medal can lead to untold riches for an athlete. Some people want fame or riches–I just wanted a baby. A rich country has a strong economy and produces a lot of wealth, so many people who live there have a high standard of living.
Rich is a cognate (meaning a word that sounds the same and means the same) with various of Germanic, Frisian, and Dutch words for "king." Now it tends to be an adjective meaning "abundant."
The meaning of RICH is having abundant possessions and especially material wealth. How to use rich in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rich.
RICH definition: having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy. See examples of rich used in a sentence.
Adjective rich (comparative richer or more rich, superlative richest or most rich) Wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions.
RICH definition: 1. having a lot of money or valuable possessions: 2. containing a large amount of a valuable…. Learn more.
Synonyms: rich, affluent, moneyed, wealthy These adjectives mean having an abundant supply of money, property, or possessions of value: a rich executive; an affluent banker; moneyed heirs; wealthy corporations.
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