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Shekels

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

Definition

Shekels are a type of currency used in ancient Israel and still used in modern-day Israel.

Synonyms & similar words

shekel simoleons moolah bread kale lolly gelt lettuce sugar loot boodle wampum pelf dough cabbage clams scratch lucre dinero currency money cash coin banknote dough bucks moola green bread scratch chips change silver gold treasure wealth fortune riches funds

Example sentences

  1. I need to exchange my dollars for shekels before I travel to Israel.
  2. The vendor charged ten shekels for a bottle of water.
  3. The man found a bag of shekels buried in the sand.
  4. She saved her shekels to buy a new bike.
  5. The museum displayed ancient coins and shekels from different time periods.

Quotes

  • Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. - Matthew 6:21
  • For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? - Matthew 16:26
  • Money often costs too much. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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