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rich's

|rich's|

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/rɪtʃɪz/

(rich)

wealth and abundance

Base FormPluralComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
richrichesricherrichestrichnessrichly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'rich' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'rīce', where 'rīce' meant 'powerful' or 'wealthy'.

Historical Evolution

'rīce' transformed into the Middle English word 'riche', and eventually became the modern English word 'rich'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'powerful or mighty', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a lot of money or assets'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

possessive form of 'rich', indicating ownership or association with someone or something that is wealthy.

The rich's influence on politics is significant.

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Last updated: 2025/03/09 05:46