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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of treasure
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "treasure" refers to a store of valuable or precious things, or a person or thing that is highly valued or cherished.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "treasure" as a store of valuable or precious things, or a person or thing of great value or worth.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "treasure" as a collection of valuable or precious things, or something that is very valuable or important to someone.
Example Uses
- The pirate's treasure was hidden away on a remote island, guarded by traps and puzzles.
- The museum's treasure collection includes rare artifacts and precious jewels from around the world.
- She considered her grandchildren to be her greatest treasure, and spent as much time with them as possible.
- The company's treasure is its experienced and skilled workforce, which has been built up over many years.
- The treasure of the ancient civilization was discovered by archaeologists, who carefully excavated the site and preserved the artifacts.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
poverty
destitution
penury
want
need
scarcity
lack
insolvency
bankruptcy
debt
deficiency
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rarity
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insignificance
worthlessness
valuelessness
cheapness
triviality
inconsequentiality
unimportance