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thrift

 

[ θrɪft ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

shopping

The quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. Thrift is also a chain of shops selling second-hand clothes, etc., typically to raise funds for a charitable institution.

Synonyms

economy, frugality, thriftiness

Examples of usage

  • Her thrift and diligence have paid off in a successful business.
Context #2 | Noun

savings

The habit of saving money and spending it carefully so that none is wasted. Thrift is the characteristic of being careful with money, especially by avoiding waste.

Synonyms

frugality, prudence, savings

Examples of usage

  • His thrift allowed him to retire comfortably at an early age.

Translations

Translations of the word "thrift" in other languages:

🇵🇹 economia

🇮🇳 मितव्ययिता

🇩🇪 Sparsamkeit

🇮🇩 hemat

🇺🇦 ощадливість

🇵🇱 oszczędność

🇯🇵 倹約 (けんやく)

🇫🇷 économie

🇪🇸 ahorro

🇹🇷 tasarruf

🇰🇷 절약 (jeoryak)

🇸🇦 توفير

🇨🇿 šetření

🇸🇰 šetrenie

🇨🇳 节俭 (jiéjiǎn)

🇸🇮 varčnost

🇮🇸 sparnaður

🇰🇿 үнем

🇬🇪 ეკონომია

🇦🇿 qənaət

🇲🇽 ahorro

Word origin

The word 'thrift' originated from the Old Norse word 'þrift', meaning 'prosperity, success, savings'. It has evolved over time to represent the idea of using resources carefully and economically. The concept of thrift has been valued in many cultures throughout history as a virtue that leads to financial stability and success.

See also: thriftiness, thrifty.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,496, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.