to change a banknote for coins or smaller notes
Can you break a twenty-dollar bill?

by coincidence; by accident
by chance Mark was going my way, so he gave me a ride home.

to require money for a service
The high hourly amount lawyers charge for their services should be considered criminal.

to become twice as great in size or degree
Our sales doubled from last year's amount.

to give something to someone that you allow them to use, but which they must return to you after a period of time
I loaned Tom the book three months ago, but he still hasn't returned it.

a salary or wage check
Most employees work hard to receive their paycheck.

a thief or criminal who illegally takes other people's money or property without their permission
The police were able to capture the robber who broke into our garage.

an account designed for the purpose of accumulating funds
My father opened up a savings account for me when I was ten to help me learn how to manage money.

a cause for feeling sad or disappointed
It was a shame you weren’t there.

a small strip of paper
After you pay, you will be given a slip that needs to be filled out and handed back in.