Intermediate Money & Banking

Asset

/ˈæset/ noun

Meaning

Something valuable that a person or company owns, such as property, cash, or investments.

हिंदी मेंकोई मूल्यवान वस्तु जो किसी व्यक्ति या कंपनी के स्वामित्व में हो, जैसे संपत्ति, नकद या निवेश।

Example Sentences

“Property is usually considered a safe long-term asset.”

संपत्ति को आमतौर पर एक सुरक्षित दीर्घकालिक संपत्ति माना जाता है।

“The company's main asset is its brand name.”

कंपनी की मुख्य संपत्ति उसका ब्रांड नाम है।

⚠ Common Mistake

Not just physical things — skills or reputation can be an "asset" informally ("she's a real asset to the team"), worth knowing as everyday usage too.

Good to Know

Synonyms
possession, resource
Antonyms
liability
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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