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A keyword: an important word to learn cash1   Show phonetics
noun [U]
1 COINS money in the form of coins or notes (= paper money)
I'm taking £50 in cash.
Are you paying by cheque or by cash?

2 MONEY INFORMAL money in any form
She's a bit short of cash at the moment.
a cash prize
See also: e-cash, hard cash

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