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Assets

Verb / ˈæˌsets / Another word for assets — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Assets are things that a person, company, or organization owns that have value and can be used to pay debts.

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Common collocations

  • company assets
  • personal assets
  • tangible assets
  • intangible assets
  • fixed assets
  • current assets
  • liquidate assets
  • protect assets

Word family

noun asset
adjective asset-backed

Usage note

Often used in business and finance to refer to valuable items owned by a company or individual. Can also refer to qualities or skills that are advantageous.

Example sentences

  1. The millionaire had many assets, including a mansion and a private jet.
  2. The company's assets were seized by the government for not paying taxes.
  3. The athlete's biggest asset was his speed.
  4. The family's most valuable asset was their grandfather's antique clock.
  5. The artist's creativity was her greatest asset in her career.

Quotes

  • 'Your most important asset is your earning ability. Your greatest resource is your time.' - Brian Tracy
  • 'The greatest asset, even in this country, is not oil and gas. It's integrity.' - George Foreman
  • 'The greatest asset that you can own is your own reputation. You can ruin it in an instant by doing something stupid.' - Warren Buffett

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