Word
moneys
Phoneticsmon·eys, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈməniz/
UK/mˈʌnɪz/
Plural noun
Definition
n. different amounts or types of money, usually from several sources. You often see this word in legal or business documents when talking about specific sums.
n. discrete sums of money or funds from distinct sources. Often used in legal, financial, or formal administrative contexts to refer to specific allocations rather than the general concept of currency.
Examples
“The government must track all moneys spent on the project.”
“The court ordered that all moneys held in the trust be distributed among the heirs by the end of the month.”
“The audit revealed that various moneys allocated for infrastructure had been diverted into private accounts over several fiscal years.”
Examples
simple
“The government must track all moneys spent on the project.”
contextual
“The court ordered that all moneys held in the trust be distributed among the heirs by the end of the month.”
complex
“The audit revealed that various moneys allocated for infrastructure had been diverted into private accounts over several fiscal years.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “moneys” in context.
Verb
01. allocate moneys
“The committee will allocate moneys to various infrastructure projects next month.”
verb + noun
02. disburse moneys
“The grant provider will disburse moneys once the contract is signed.”
verb + noun
03. misappropriate moneys
“He was accused of attempting to misappropriate moneys from the pension fund.”
verb + noun
04. moneys accrue
“Interest will be paid on all moneys accruing in the account.”
noun + verb
05. moneys remain
“Any moneys remaining after the liquidation will be distributed to shareholders.”
noun + verb
06. recover moneys
“Legal action was taken to recover moneys owed to the creditors.”
verb + noun
Adjective
07. appropriated moneys
“The department must account for all appropriated moneys by the end of the fiscal year.”
adj + noun
08. public moneys
“The audit revealed that public moneys had been mismanaged by the local council.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. distribution of moneys
“The trustee is responsible for the fair distribution of moneys to the beneficiaries.”
noun + prep + noun
10. account for all moneys
“The treasurer was unable to account for all moneys received during the event.”
11. collection of public moneys
“New regulations were introduced to streamline the collection of public moneys.”
12. moneys held in trust
“The firm is legally responsible for all moneys held in trust for their clients.”
Usage
The plural form 'moneys' (or sometimes 'monies') is used specifically in legal and financial contexts; in general English, 'money' is uncountable.
Pitfall
I have many moneys in my wallet.
I have a lot of money in my wallet.
In everyday English, 'money' is uncountable. 'Moneys' is only used in formal legal or financial contexts to mean 'sums of money'.
Real-World Examples
“Most of the project is being paid for by federal moneys.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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