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From "cash" to "treasure": the language of value explored

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 30/09/2024, 07:18
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Cash and treasure. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both refer to forms of wealth or valuable property.

What is different?

Cash specifically refers to physical currency, while treasure refers to a collection of valuable items, often with historical or archeological significance.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for cash) and treasure

Examples of usage

Cash
  • She paid for the meal in cash.
  • The company has a substantial amount of cash reserves.
Treasure
  • They discovered a treasure chest buried on the island.
  • The museum exhibited ancient treasures from Egypt.

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