Hunger compelled the boy to steal money from the cash register.
Source: tatoeba (18160)
Cash
/kæʃ/
Synonyms for "cash" (183 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (37)
acquitmentacquittalacquittanceamortizationamortizementand penceavailable fundsbalance in handbanknotesbillsbinderbreadcapitalcash downcash incash in handcash on deliverycash paymentcash supplychange
Verb(1 words)
cash in
Strong matches (55)
Noun(15 words)
convertcurrenciescurrencydinerodutch geldenencashexploitfiatfundsgeldgreenbackshard cashhard currencyimmediate paymentkróna
Related words (91)
Noun(17 words)
liquidationlollylootlucremammonmanaged currencymazumamedium of exchangemintagemoneymoney downmoney in handmonthly paymentsmoolahnecessity moneynever-nevernoteson callon demandpay at sight
Show 53 more words
pay cashpay cash downpay codpay in advancepay spot cashpay-as-you-gopayingpaying offpaying outpaying uppaymentpayment in kindpayoffpelfpostage currencypostal currencypoundsprepaymentpursequarterly paymentsquittancereadyready moneyrealizeregular paymentsremittanceresourceretirementsatisfactionscratchscripsellsettlementshekelsshillingssilversinking-fund paymentsoft currencyspeciespot cashsterlingstrictly cashstumpytenderthe almighty dollarthe readythe wherewiththe wherewithaltreasuretreasurywampumweekly paymentswherewithal
Adjective(1 words)
monetary capital
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acquitment, acquittal, acquittance, amortization, amortizement.
- Sentence evidence is available for cash, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, wordnet, opengloss, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "cash".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "cash"
Keep "cash" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "cash" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "cash", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "cash" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesassetscapitalizechangecurrencyexchangeinterchangeliquid assetsmedium of exchangemoneymoney formpaymentpayment formtransacttransaction
More specific
18 entriesbillsbond cashingcash balancecash discountcash drawercash handlingcash pricecash registercash reservecash salecheck cashingcoinsliquidationmonetizepetty cashprofit
Showing 16 of 18 words.
Collocations
13 entriescash a checkcash a paycheckcash a traveler's checkcash balancecash discountcash drawercash flowcash incash on handcash paymentcash pricecash registercash value
Inflections
3 entriescashed outcashes outcashing out
Derivations
5 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
23 total sentences available.
The bank will cash your fifty dollar check.
Source: tatoeba (18443)
I have to withdraw some cash from the bank.
Source: tatoeba (18453)
I'd like to cash a travelers' check.
Source: tatoeba (36927)
Showing 4 of 23 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "cash"?
Closest matches include acquitment, acquittal, acquittance, amortization, amortizement.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "cash"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.