Asset

/ˈæsɛt/

/ˈæˌsɛt/

Asset

a valuable person, thing, or quality that is considered to be useful

synonyms : plus

antonyms : liability

(usually plural) a property or an item of value that a company owns and can sell to pay its debts

Examples

1. The family's financial troubles have caused them to come down in the world, and they're selling their assets to survive.

2. If they secure the deal, they plan to live large and invest in luxury properties and assets.

3. The athlete's performance in the last game was on shaky ground, and some are questioning whether they will continue to be an asset to the team.

4. Geithner, hat in hand, looking for a bridge loan so AIG could complete some asset sales.