rich — having a great deal of money or assets; wealthy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a great deal of money or assets; wealthy
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪtʃ/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks he's rich because he has three food bowls.
- She became rich by selling her grandmother's cookie recipe.
- The rich chocolate cake made everyone forget their diet plans.
rich
ADJECTIVE[/rɪtʃ/]
having a great deal of money or assets; wealthy
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Germanic roots, derived from Old English 'rice' meaning 'powerful' or 'mighty'. Over time, the semantic sense evolved from denoting power and strength to specifically describing wealth and material abundance.
Breakdown
The word developed from Old English 'rice' (powerful, mighty), which derives from Proto-Germanic *riki- (ruler, kingdom). The semantic shift from 'powerful' to 'wealthy' reflects how accumulated resources became synonymous with power and influence in medieval societies.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks he's rich because he has three food bowls.”
“She became rich by selling her grandmother's cookie recipe.”
“The rich chocolate cake made everyone forget their diet plans.”
“His voice was rich and deep, perfect for radio broadcasting.”
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