cash

The word "cash" refers to money that is available to use immediately, usually in the form of paper.

cash = money; paper money

The word "cash" is a noun in these sentences and questions:

• I’m all out of cash.
• Do you have any cash?
• Marta got some cash from an ATM.
• Bob withdrew a large amount of cash from his bank account.
• It’s not a good idea to carry large amounts of cash. It might get stolen or become lost.
• Will that be cash or credit? (This question might be asked when paying for something at a cash register in a store.)
• They paid for their car in cash. (They didn’t purchase the car with credit.)

Use "cash" as a verb when changing something of value into currency:

• I need to cash a check.
• Bill cashed his paycheck last Friday.
• Before leaving the casino, you should cash in your chips.
• Many retirees cash in their stocks and bonds before and after they retire.

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September 18, 2014