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Meaning of the word cash in English

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cash

US /kæʃ/
UK /kæʃ/
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Noun

money in coins or notes, as distinct from checks, money orders, or credit

Example:
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Do you have any cash on you?
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I paid for it in cash.
Synonym:
money currency notes coins hard cash

Verb

to give or obtain money for (a check, money order, etc.)

Example:
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Can you cash this check for me?
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He went to the bank to cash his paycheck.
Synonym:
encash realize liquidate
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cash in on cash machine cash-back cash flow cash discount cash equivalent cash receipt