Phrase guide

cash advance

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The money obtained using a service allowing a credit card holder to withdraw cash, either through an ATM or over the counter at a bank or other financial institution, up to a certain limit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an amount paid before it is earned

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: advance

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sum, sum of money, amount, amount of money

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