money
/ˈmʌni/The coins and paper notes that people use to buy things.
Example: I don't have enough money for a taxi.
A110 words · Beginner
Saving & Spending vocabulary — A1
Saving & Spending vocabulary for talking about money, including money, save, piggy bank and enough — the first words learners use to talk about choices with money.
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10save
/seɪv/To keep some of your money to use later, not now.
Example:
I save ten pounds every week for a new bike.
piggy bank
A small container, often shaped like a pig, where children keep coins.
Example:
She keeps her coins in a piggy bank.
careful
/ˈkɛrfəl/Paying close attention so you don't make a mistake, such as spending too much.
Example:
You need to be careful with your money at university.
enough
/ɪˈnʌf/As much as is needed; sufficient.
Example:
Do you have enough money for the bus?
shopping
/ˈʃɑpɪŋ/Going to shops to look at things and buy them.
Example:
We do our shopping on Saturday morning.
supermarket
/ˈsupərˌmɑrkɪt/A big shop where you buy food and many other things for the home.
Example:
I buy milk and bread at the supermarket every week.
market
/ˈmɑrkət/A place with many small stalls outside where people sell food and clothes.
Example:
Fruit is cheaper at the market than in the shop.
pay for
To give money to get something you want.
Example:
Who will pay for the tickets?
cheaper
/ˈtʃipər/Costing less money than another thing.
Example:
This bag is cheaper than that one.
