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The population of China is over a/one...

The population of China is over a/one billion.

a person who has money, property, etc. that is worth at least 1,000,000,000 dollars, pounds, euros, etc. The new mayor is a ... with no prior government experience.

The new mayor is a billionaire with no prior government experience.

Distances in space can be measured in ... of miles.

Distances in space can be measured in trillions of miles.

Sadly, ... Tom's midlife crisis

Sadly, we can no longer afford Tom's midlife crisis

without money: I can't afford to go on holiday this year - I'm (flat)...

I can't afford to go on holiday this year - I'm (flat) broke.

the amount of money a person earns: It's easy to go on expensive holidays when you have a ... the size of hers.

It's easy to go on expensive holidays when you have a paycheck the size of hers.

an account that is shared by two or more people: With some ..., two signatures are required before money can be withdrawn.

With some joint accounts, two signatures are required before money can be withdrawn.

money that you earn from keeping your money in an account in a bank or other financial organization: You should put the money in a savings account where it will earn...

You should put the money in a savings account where it will earn interest.

a form that some people must fill in to give information about how much they have earned in a year;

to earn money for a family to live on: I can't sit around all day - someone's got to...

I can't sit around all day - someone's got to bring home the bacon.

the situation in which something that lasts for a fixed length of time comes to an end or stops being in use: What is the ... of your credit card? (= What is the last date on which it can be used?)

What is the expiration date of your credit card? (= What is the last date on which it can be used?)

an employee of a bank who deals with customers, receives and pays out money, etc.: A ... serves as the primary point of contact for most bank customers, administering most basic banking transactions and answering questions.

A bank clerk serves as the primary point of contact for most bank customers, administering most basic banking transactions and answering questions.

to put something valuable, especially money, in a bank or safe (= strong box or cupboard with locks): I ... £500 in my account this morning.

I deposited £500 in my account this morning.

an amount of money that is paid back to you if you have paid too much tax: More than 2 million taxpayers will receive checks totaling $1 billion because of the federal ... program.

More than 2 million taxpayers will receive checks totaling $1 billion because of the federal tax rebate program. More than 2 million taxpayers will receive checks totaling $1 billion because of the federal tax rebate program.

to avoid or escape from someone or something: He can't ... doing military service forever.

He can't evade doing military service forever.

in the US and Canada, a coin worth 1/100th of a dollar; a cent: I keep ... in a jar.

I keep pennies in a jar.

a document in which income is reported each year so that income tax can be calculated: You need to ... each year.

You need to file a tax return each year.

money that you spend when you are doing your job, that your employer will pay back to you: Don't worry about the cost of lunch - it's on...

Don't worry about the cost of lunch - it's on expenses.

A ... company or investment is one that can be trusted and is not likely to fail.

A blue-chip company or investment is one that can be trusted and is not likely to fail.

If something ... an amount of money, you must pay that amount to buy or do it: "How much does this book ...?" "It ... £25."

"How much does this book cost?" "It costs £25."

large in amount, size, force, etc.: a ... bill/fine

a hefty bill/fine

a small amount of money given to someone who has provided you with a service, in addition to the official payment and for their personal use: We don't need to leave a ... for the waiter, because there's a service charge included in the bill.

We don't need to leave a tip for the waiter, because there's a service charge included in the bill.

a dollar: Can I borrow a couple of ...?

Can I borrow a couple of bucks?

the money that is used in a particular country at a particular time: Take some foreign ... to cover incidentals like the taxi fare to your hotel.

Take some foreign currency to cover incidentals like the taxi fare to your hotel.

an account in a bank or similar financial organization that earns interest; Students are being encouraged to open a ... and manage their money.

Students are being encouraged to open a savings account and manage their money.

a machine in a shop or other business that records sales and into which money received is put; He said the man worked behind the ... at his father's business.

He said the man worked behind the cash register at his father's business.

to give money as a payment for something: How much did you ...?

How much did you spend?

real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced: We need ... evidence if we're going to take legal action.

We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action.

to disappear or stop being present or existing, especially in a sudden, surprising way: The child ... while on her way home from school.

The child vanished while on her way home from school.

If someone ... money, property, or a title, they receive it as a result of the death of a relation: She ... a bit of money when her grandfather died.

She came into a bit of money when her grandfather died.

money that you are given regularly, especially to pay for a particular thing: I couldn't have managed at college if I hadn't had an ... from my parents.

I couldn't have managed at college if I hadn't had an allowance from my parents.

to dig coal or another substance out of the ground: They ... a lot of copper around these parts.

They mine a lot of copper around these parts.

Andy... for half the guards at Shawshank

Andy did tax returns for half the guards at Shawshank

happening within or involving the members of one school, college, or university: an ... basketball competition

an intramural basketball competition

If an amount of money that you spend is ..., it can be taken away from the total amount of income you must pay tax on. All pension contributions are...

All pension contributions are tax deductible.

to be able to use the cost of something you have bought to reduce the amount of tax you owe: You might be able to ... the car as a business expense.

You might be able to write off the car as a business expense.

a small business run from home; They make and market beeswax cosmetics products as a...

They make and market beeswax cosmetics products as a cottage industry.

to receive money as payment for work that you do: I ... $80,000 a year.

I earn $80,000 a year.

to get or receive something from someone with the intention of giving it back after a period of time: I had to ... a pen from the invigilator to do the exam.

I had to borrow a pen from the invigilator to do the exam.

to manage to get money to invest in a business, project, property, etc.: ... capital/funds/money We will ... funds for reconstruction by disposing of assets.

raise capital/funds/money We will raise funds for reconstruction by disposing of assets.

to produce or provide something, especially for the good of other people or for a special purpose: She ... a wonderful meal for us.

She put on a wonderful meal for us.

an event such as a concert, performance, etc. that is organized in order to raise money for people in need: benefit concert

benefit concert

to ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity: How much/What do you ... for a haircut and blow-dry?

How much/What do you charge for a haircut and blow-dry?

charge a...

charge a cover

a piece of paper money: a dollar/one-dollar...

a dollar/one-dollar bill

a small, round piece of metal, usually silver or copper coloured, that is used as money: gold...

gold coins

someone who behaves in a silly or dangerous way: He drives like a...

He drives like a lunatic.

a person who gets out of bed and walks around while they are sleeping; ... can sometimes perform these tasks as normally as they might if they were awake.

Sleepwalkers can sometimes perform these tasks as normally as they might if they were awake.

to go from one owner to another: That Italian restaurant is nowhere near as good since it...

That Italian restaurant is nowhere near as good since it changed hands.

an arrangement with a bank in which the customer puts in and removes money and the bank keeps a record of it; Modern couples tend to keep their own separate ..., don't they?

Modern couples tend to keep their own separate bank accounts, don't they?

so every month they received their pay...

so every month they received their pay in cash

Local authorities believe that ... is the best way to enable and facilitate this group of severely disabled people.

Local authorities believe that cash payment is the best way to enable and facilitate this group of severely disabled people.

a move from one place, person, or position to another: I got my money through an electronic ... into my account.

I got my money through an electronic transfer into my account.

relating to the use of wireless technology to make a payment using a credit card or debit card, or a mobile phone: Our debit cards are now ... and will work at contactless readers throughout the UK.

Our debit cards are now contactless and will work at contactless readers throughout the UK.

mode of payment; a way of paying for something, such as cash: They were only accepting credit or debit cards as the...

They were only accepting credit or debit cards as the form of payment.

the smell or series of marks left by a person, animal, or thing as it moves along: The dogs are trained to follow the ... left by the fox.

The dogs are trained to follow the trail left by the fox.

Today it's even possible to leave home without any money ... and pay for shoppign using your phone

Today it's even possible to leave home without any money on you and pay for shoppign using your phone

a small, folding case for paper money, credit cards (= plastic cards you use to buy things), other cards that you want to carry with you, and sometimes coins: a leather...

a leather wallet

Personal identification number

She takes care of transports, ..., cooking and washing herself.

She takes care of transports, grocery shopping, cooking and washing herself.

the final price paid for goods or services after subtracting tax and any other costs: Their operating assets were sold for an estimated ... of $80 million, subject to accounting adjustments.

Their operating assets were sold for an estimated net price of $80 million, subject to accounting adjustments.

the amount you get when several smaller amounts are added together: A ... of 21 horses were entered in the race.

A total of 21 horses were entered in the race.

a long, flat, narrow surface or table in a shop, bank, restaurant, etc. at which people are served: There was nobody behind/on the ... when I went into the bank, and I had to wait to be served.

There was nobody behind/on the counter when I went into the bank, and I had to wait to be served.

If something is ..., you deserve it because you have worked hard for it: People feel they are being cheated out of their ... cash.

People feel they are being cheated out of their hard-earned cash.

It was also in the US that I first saw peaople...

It was also in the US that I first saw peaople paying with a check.

money in the form of coins rather than notes: She gave me €5 in...

She gave me €5 in change.

the smallest amount of money that employers are legally allowed to pay someone who works for them: The new business couldn't afford to pay more than the...

The new business couldn't afford to pay more than the minimum wage.

things for sale, or the things that you own: There is a 25 percent discount on all electrical ... until the end of the week.

There is a 25 percent discount on all electrical goods until the end of the week.

to invent a new word or expression, or to use one in a particular way for the first time: Allen Ginsberg ... the term "flower power".

Allen Ginsberg coined the term "flower power".

a piece of paper with a price that is attached to a product, or the amount that something costs: How much is it? I can't find the...

How much is it? I can't find the price tag.

a large amount of money or valuable possessions that someone has: During a successful business career, she accumulated a great amount of...

During a successful business career, she accumulated a great amount of wealth.

to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back: If you need a coat I can ... you one

If you need a coat I can lend you one

to get or receive something from someone with the intention of giving it back after a period of time: Can I ... £100 off you until next week?

Can I borrow £100 off you until next week?

something, especially money, that is owed to someone else, or the state of owing something: The company is deep in ... (= owes a lot of money).

The company is deep in debt (= owes a lot of money).

They ... to (= owe money to) the bank.

They are in debt to (= owe money to) the bank.

to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you, or in exchange for something they have done for you: I ... Janet $50.

I owe Janet $50.

a very strong wish to continuously get more of something, especially food or money: He was unsympathetic with many house sellers, complaining that they were motivated by...

He was unsympathetic with many house sellers, complaining that they were motivated by greed.

to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died: All her children will ... equally.

All her children will inherit equally.

money or objects that someone gives you when they die: The large ... from his aunt meant that he could buy his own boat.

The large inheritance from his aunt meant that he could buy his own boat.

something such as a piece of paper or message proving that money, goods, or information have been received: Make sure you are given a ... for everything you buy.

Make sure you are given a receipt for everything you buy.

a list of things provided or work done together with their cost, for payment at a later time: ... must be submitted by the 24th of every month.

Invoices must be submitted by the 24th of every month.

rich: Her family was very...

Her family was very-well off.

(an amount that is) more than is needed: The world is now producing large food surpluses.

The world is now producing large food surpluses.

the money that can be officially used in a country; The euro became ... in 12 European countries on Jan. 1, 2002.

The euro became legal tender in 12 European countries on Jan. 1, 2002.

money: I don't want to work but I need the...

I don't want to work but I need the dough.

money: He has plenty of...

He has plenty of cheddar.

Second, it reduces the contribution rate, and therefore increases the...

Second, it reduces the contribution rate, and therefore increases the after-tax income.

to take money out of an account: This account allows you to ... a maximum daily amount of $500.

This account allows you to withdraw a maximum daily amount of $500.

An ... cannot extinguish the whole of his account.

An account holder cannot extinguish the whole of his account.

a tax that you have to pay on your income, usually higher for people with larger incomes; avoid/evade/pay ... Several tax evaders got away with no penalties by agreeing to pay ... for previous years.

avoid/evade/pay income tax Several tax evaders got away with no penalties by agreeing to pay income tax for previous years.

There is no ... on food and medicine.

There is no value-added tax on food and medicine.

feelings of unhappiness, worry, and disappointment that some people experience at about 40 years old and that can sometimes lead them to make important changes in their life; Many fans were also led to believe the song is about ... at the age of 42.

Many fans were also led to believe the song is about midlife crisis at the age of 42.

very shocked or surprised: I am ... and saddened by this news.

I am stunned and saddened by this news.

a magazine or book that contains a set of stories told in pictures with a small amount of writing;

to make someone or something seem ridiculous by making jokes about the person or thing: Late night comedy shows often ... politicians.

Late night comedy shows often poke fun at politicians.

a person or group of people whose job is to protect a person, place, or thing from danger or attack, or to prevent a person such as a criminal from escaping: prison...

prison guards

to happen at or near the same time: If the heavy rain had ... an extreme high tide, serious flooding would have resulted.

If the heavy rain had coincided with an extreme high tide, serious flooding would have resulted.