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adjective

/rɪtʃ/

adjective	rich
comparative	richer
superlative	richest

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1
owning a lot of money, property, or valuable possessions
His invention has made him a rich man.
one of the world's richest countries
A lot of people thought they could get rich by investing in Internet companies.
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1. a.
  the rich
  people who have a lot of money, property, or valuable possessions
  a tax-cutting programme that will only benefit the rich
  (the) rich and (the) poor:
  the increasing gap between the rich and the poor
  the rich and famous:
  a glamorous life in the company of the rich and famous
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rich1
▪ fabulously, filthy, immensely, seriously, stinking
2
containing a large quantity of something
rich iron deposits
rich in:
an area rich in natural resources
a diet rich in protein
a speech rich in irony
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3
containing a lot of things such as butter, eggs, or cream that make your stomach feel full very quickly
a rich chocolate dessert
a rich fruit cake
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4
containing a lot of substances that are good for growing plants
rich agricultural land
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5
beautiful, expensive, and of very high quality
rich silks and brocades
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6
a rich colour, sound, or smell is strong in a pleasant way
a rich deep green
a rich baritone voice
the rich odour of spiced meats
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7
interesting, with a lot of different qualities, experiences, or events
a town with a rich cultural heritage
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8
worth a lot of money, or bringing a lot of money
the tournament with golf's richest first prize
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9
used for describing the mixture of fuel and air in an engine when there is too much fuel
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phrase

that's rich
used for saying that a criticism that someone makes is unreasonable because they themselves can be criticized for the same thing
You're insulted! That's rich, after what you said to me!
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