Synonyms for

Currencies

Verb / ˈkɜ:ʌnsi:z / Another word for currencies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Currencies are the types of money used in different countries.

Synonyms & similar words

uptodateness currentness currency money cash coinage funds capital currency notes banknotes coin specie scrip greenbacks bucks loot moolah bread

Synonyms by register

Formal

monetary units legal tender circulating media

Informal

cash dough moolah bucks

Literary

coinage specie

Antonyms

barter exchange trade payment money legal tender

Common collocations

  • foreign currencies
  • exchange rates
  • convert currencies
  • strong currencies
  • weak currencies
  • local currencies
  • national currencies
  • major currencies

Word family

noun currency
verb curry
adjective current

Usage note

While 'currency' can refer to money in general, it most often refers to a specific system of money used in a particular country or group of countries. It is often used in the plural when discussing multiple different types of money.

Example sentences

  1. Different countries have different currencies.
  2. I need to exchange my dollars for euros.
  3. The value of currencies can change quickly.
  4. I collect foreign currencies as a hobby.
  5. I need to check the currency exchange rate before I travel.

Quotes

  • Money is a new form of slavery, and distinguishable from the old simply by the fact that it is impersonal, there is no human relation between master and slave. - Leo Tolstoy
  • Money is a mechanism for control. - David Graeber
  • Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver. - Ayn Rand

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