asset
Translation
asset, advantage, resource
Examples
Her language skills are a great asset.
Her language skills are a great asset.
The company's assets include property and cash.
The company's assets include property and cash.
Grammar Patterns
((an asset)) ((to sb./sth.)) a valuable thing for (sb./sth.) She is a great asset to the team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: resource, advantage, property; Antonyms: liability, disadvantage
Etymology
From Old French 'asez' (enough), from Latin 'ad satis' (to sufficiency). Originally meant having enough to pay debts.
Memory Tips
Think 'an asset makes you feel at ease' because it's valuable and sufficient.