riches

Meanings

• noun

  Wealth in the form of money, valuable objects, or resources.

  - "He amassed great riches through his business."
  - "The king's riches were beyond imagination."

• noun

  A state of abundance or prosperity.

  - "Living in riches and luxury."
  - "The land was rich in natural resources."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with riches
riches , mices , vices , supplies , surprises

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Variants

List of all variants of riches that leads to same result
riches , embarrassment of riches , embarrassments of riches , from rags to riches , nouveau riche , nouveaux riches

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Etymology

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Old English 'ric', meaning 'power, ruler' and Middle English 'ches', meaning 'wealth, treasure'.

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Trivia

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1. The richest man in history is believed to be Mansa Musa of Mali, who is estimated to have had a net worth of $400 billion adjusted for inflation.

2. In many cultures, it is considered bad luck to discuss riches or to speak of them openly.

3. The term 'riches' is derived from the Old English word 'ric', meaning 'power' or 'ruler', and the Middle English word 'ches', meaning 'wealth' or 'treasure'.

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Related Concepts

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1. wealth: A term synonymous with riches, referring to the possession of valuable resources, money, or property.

2. prosperity: A state of flourishing or thriving, often associated with riches and abundance.

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Culture

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Riches have been a significant theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. They have been depicted as symbols of power, luxury, and success. In many stories, the pursuit of riches leads to both great rewards and terrible consequences.

How to Memorize "riches"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pile of gold coins, a mansion with a swimming pool, or a luxury yacht.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'riches' with words like 'wealth', 'money', 'luxury', or 'prosperity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Riches are really incredible, making you incredibly rich' to remember the definition.

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