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Definition/Meaning

(noun)

a person or thing that is valuable or otherwise useful;

e.g. His biggest asset is his large house.

(noun)

some quality that offers a benefit or advantage;

e.g. Knowing the local language is an asset when visiting a foreign country.

(noun)

the resources and property belonging to a person, group, or organization when considered in terms of their ability to pay legacies and pay off debts (usually used as "assets");

e.g. The old lady's assets were divided among the surviving members of her family.

(noun)

something that is useful to the military in their operations to defeat their enemies, such as equipment or spies;

e.g. They sent their finest asset to spy on the enemy's army.

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Opposite Words

Albatross

Arrearage

Debt

Downside

Handicap

Indebtedness

Millstone

Obligation

Score

Strike

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Related Words

Abundance

Accession

Acquisition

Affluence

Bankroll

Blessing

Courier

Godsend

Hand

Informer

Lift

Money

Paraphernalia

Pick-me-up

Property

Prosperity

Recourse

Refuge

Reserve

Resort

Resource

Sleeper

Spymaster

Success

Support

Sustenance

Treasure

Treasury

Wallet

Windfall

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Quotes

• "A person's main asset is themselves, so preserve and enhance yourself." -- Warren Buffet

• "Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you'll ever have is your mind and what you put into it." -- Brian Tracy

• "Time is our most valuable asset, yet we tend to waste it, kill it, and spend it rather than invest it." -- Jim Rohn

• "Your most valuable asset can be your willingness to persist longer than anyone else." -- Brian Tracy

• "Your vision of where or who you want to be is the greatest asset you have. Without having a goal it’s difficult to score." -- Paul Arden

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