Cash means money in the form of notes and coins.
The idea
Cash is normally uncountable: some cash, not much cash. Say pay in cash for notes or coins and pay by card for card payment.
Examples
- I paid in cash at the market.
- She has some cash in her bag.
- Can we pay in cash here?
- He gave the driver cash for the trip.
- They do not have enough cash today.
- Would you rather pay by card or in cash?
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Watch out
Cash names a form of money; a card is a different payment method. Neither expression says which method a business accepts.
Try it yourself
Choose the expression for payment with notes and coins. She pays with notes and coins: she pays ___. (in cash / by card)
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in cash
In cash describes payment with notes or coins.
Choose a quantity expression for uncountable cash. He has ___ cash in his bag. (some / many)
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some
Some cash gives an unspecified amount of uncountable cash.
Choose the expression for card payment. She uses a bank card to pay: she pays ___. (by card / in cash)
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by card
By card describes payment using a card.
Practice round
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Choose the expression for payment with notes and coins. She pays with notes and coins: she pays ___. (in cash / by card)
Choose a quantity expression for uncountable cash. He has ___ cash in his bag. (some / many)
Choose the expression for card payment. She uses a bank card to pay: she pays ___. (by card / in cash)
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Tap the words in the right order.
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Ask whether you can pay in cash and describe how much cash you have.