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rich
adjective · Say it: RICH
What it means
Foundationhaving a lot of money or valuable things
In the story, a rich king lived in a castle full of gold.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- prosperous
- wealthy
- well-off
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- penniless
- poor
More examples
- The rich businesswoman gave money to build a new playground.
Where the word comes from
From Old English 'rice', meaning powerful or wealthy.
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