Synonyms money
money
cash ▪ change
These are all words for money in the form of coins or paper notes.
money money in the form of coins or paper notes:
I counted the money carefully.
Where can I change my money into dollars?
paper money (= money that is made of paper, not coins)
cash money in the form of coins or paper notes:
How much cash do you have on you?
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash.
money or cash?
If it is important to contrast money in the form of coins and notes and money in other forms, use cash: How much money/cash do you have on you? • Payments can be made by cheque or in money. • Customers are offered a discount if they pay money.
change the money that you get back when you have paid for something giving more money than the amount it costs; coins rather than paper money:
The ticket machine doesn’t give change.
I don’t have any small change (= coins of low value).
Patterns
to draw out/get out/take out/withdraw money/cash
ready money/cash (= money that you have available to spend immediately)