Riches: meaning, definitions and examples

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riches

 

[ หˆrษชtสƒษชz ]

Context #1

material possessions

Riches refer to valuable material possessions or resources, such as money, property, or assets. It is often associated with wealth and abundance, signifying a large amount of resources or possessions.

Synonyms

assets, fortune, wealth

Examples of usage

  • His riches allowed him to live a life of luxury.
  • She inherited great riches from her wealthy parents.
  • The kingdom was known for its vast riches.
Context #2

abundance

Riches can also refer to an abundant supply or quantity of something, such as knowledge, experiences, or opportunities. It signifies a wealth of resources beyond material possessions.

Synonyms

abundance, plenty, wealth

Examples of usage

  • The riches of information available on the internet are endless.
  • She found riches in the form of new friendships during her travels.
  • Exploring different cultures can provide a person with cultural riches.

Translations

Translations of the word "riches" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น riquezas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reichtum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekayaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะณะฐั‚ัั‚ะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bogactwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท richesses

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ riquezas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zenginlikler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุฑูˆุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bohatstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bohatstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดขๅฏŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bogastvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ auรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะนะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rvษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ riquezas

Word origin

The word 'riches' has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old French word 'richesse', which in turn is derived from the Latin word 'riches' meaning 'wealth'. The concept of riches has been a central theme throughout human history, with societies valuing material possessions and abundance as a symbol of success and power.

See also: enrich, rich, richer, richness.