asset — a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæset/
Korean meaning: 자산, 재산, 유용한 것
Korean pronunciation: **애**셋
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking skills are our family's greatest asset at every gathering.
- The company listed its coffee machine as a valuable asset because employees can't function without it.
- Real estate is considered a safe long-term asset.
asset
NOUN//ˈæset//
a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality
💡 Concept
Her sharp negotiation skills became the company's greatest asset during the merger talks.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈæset/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæset/
🌳Etymology
Rootasset
Origin
프랑스어에서 온 단어로, 원래는 '충분한'이라는 뜻이었습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '가치 있는 것'이라는 의미로 발전했어요.
🎵Rhyme
bassetfacetcassette
basset
facet
cassette
🔗Collocations
valuable asset
fixed assets
liquid assets
asset management
personal assets
asset value
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother's cooking skills are our family's greatest asset at every gathering.”
😄 Fun example
“The company listed its coffee machine as a valuable asset because employees can't function without it.”
“Real estate is considered a safe long-term asset.”
“His sense of humor is his biggest asset in making friends.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
propertyresourcepossessionwealthcapital
Antonyms
liabilitydebtburden
Related
investmentportfolioequityfinancewealth
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