Make money
verb
To earn money by working, running a business, etc.
He's always coming up with new schemes to make money.
Often appears as...
- make money online
- make money fast
verb
To create counterfeit money.
Counterfeiting operations make money using high-quality printers.
Often appears as...
- make money illegally
- make counterfeit money
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To earn money by working, running a business, etc.
He's always coming up with new schemes to make money.
Often appears as...
- make money online
- make money fast
verb
To create counterfeit money.
Counterfeiting operations make money using high-quality printers.
Often appears as...
- make money illegally
- make counterfeit money
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legitimate Earning
Refers to legally obtaining money through work or business ventures.
She managed to make money by selling her art online.
Pro Tip 2/3Phrase Variations
Similar phrases include 'making a living' or 'earning a wage'.
He's been making money as a freelance writer.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Aspiration
Many societies value the idea of 'making money' as a sign of success.
In many cultures, people are respected when they make money and become wealthy.
Pro Tip 1/3Legitimate Earning
Refers to legally obtaining money through work or business ventures.
She managed to make money by selling her art online.
Pro Tip 2/3Phrase Variations
Similar phrases include 'making a living' or 'earning a wage'.
He's been making money as a freelance writer.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Aspiration
Many societies value the idea of 'making money' as a sign of success.
In many cultures, people are respected when they make money and become wealthy.
Pro Tip 1/3Legitimate Earning
Refers to legally obtaining money through work or business ventures.
She managed to make money by selling her art online.
Pro Tip 2/3Phrase Variations
Similar phrases include 'making a living' or 'earning a wage'.
He's been making money as a freelance writer.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Aspiration
Many societies value the idea of 'making money' as a sign of success.
In many cultures, people are respected when they make money and become wealthy.
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