valuables
noun/ˈvæljuəblz/
/ˈvæljuəblz/
[plural]Word Family
- value noun verb
- valuable adjective
- invaluable adjective (≠ valueless)
- things that are worth a lot of money, especially small personal things such as jewellery, cameras, etc.
- Never leave cash or other valuables lying around.
Synonyms thingsthingsstuff ▪ property ▪ possessions ▪ junk ▪ belongings ▪ goods ▪ valuablesThese are all words for objects or items, especially ones that you own or have with you at a particular time.things (rather informal) objects, clothing or tools that you own or that are used for a particular purpose:- Shall I help you pack your things?
- Bring your swimming things.
- Where’s all my stuff?
- This building is government property.
- Be careful not to damage other people’s property.
- Prisoners were allowed no personal possessions except letters and photographs.
- I’ve cleared out all that old junk from the attic.
- Please make sure you have all your belongings with you when leaving the plane.
- He was found guilty of handling stolen goods.
- Never leave cash or other valuables lying around.
- personal things/stuff/property/possessions/belongings
- to collect/gather/pack (up) your things/stuff/possessions/belongings
- to search somebody’s/your/the things/stuff/property/belongings
- to go through somebody’s/your/the things/stuff/belongings
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