SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS

liquid

adjective

Of an asset, readily convertible to cash.

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Readily convertible to cash

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Liquid assets can be accessed or sold readily without a substantial loss; valuable assets are not necessarily liquid.

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The treasurer kept enough liquid assets to meet routine expenses.
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The workshop's liquid reserve consisted of funds it could use promptly, unlike a unique press that the fictional account said might take months to sell.
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