small fortune

Noun

Meaning

a large sum of money

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

WAD big money mint packet fortune pile bundle big bucks king's ransom pot of money millions billions considerable sum of money huge amount of money heaps of money
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Antonyms

pittance peanuts pocket money chump change red cent doit
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Hypernyms

large indefinite amount large indefinite quantity

Examples

Nothing but the most exemplary morals can give dignity to a man of small fortune. Adam Smith

But I, Caesar, have not sought to amass wealth by the practice of my art, having been rather contented with a small fortune and reputation, than desirous of abundance accompanied by a want of reputation. Vitruvius

I want to be able to make sure that we have enough capital to survive at least three consecutive failures. If you want to make a small fortune in the launch vehicle business, start with a large one. Elon Musk

A heavy progressive tax upon a very large fortune is in no way such a tax upon thrift or industry as a like would be on a small fortune. Theodore Roosevelt

I made a small fortune. I made a lot of money and I made a lot of other people wealthy. Jim Cramer

Little ol' boy in the Panhandle told me the other day you can still make a small fortune in agriculture. Problem is, you got to start with a large one. Jim Hightower

Close letter words and terms

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