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coin

US /kɔɪn/

noun Target · B2 Tài chính & ngân sách

Definition

a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The machine only accepts coins, so please bring some change with you.

Word Family

NounNoun
coin gốc coiner coinage
VerbVerb
coin gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • speciecoins collectively
  • changean event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

Collocations

  • Easy flip a silver coin to decide
    to flip a silver coin to decide, meaning to lightly throw to see which side comes up
  • Medium mint limited commemorative gold coin sets
    to mint limited commemorative gold coin sets, meaning to form by stamping, punching, or printing
  • Hard coin a catchy marketing slogan
    to coin a catchy marketing slogan, meaning to make up
  • Very Hard two sides of the same coin paradox
    describing two sides of the same coin paradox (the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number)

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