alms (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɑːmz/

Definition

Money or food given to poor or needy people.

Examples

• The church collected alms for the homeless.

• She dedicated her life to distributing alms to the less fortunate.

• He refused to accept alms, preferring to earn his own living.

How to Use alms

alms for the poor (collocation)

Money or goods given to people who are poor. — "The temple was known for providing alms for the poor in the community."

Synonyms of alms

Words with a similar meaning to alms:

• aid
• charity
• relief
• donation

Antonyms of alms

Words with the opposite meaning to alms:

• hoarding
• greed

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