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UK [rɪtʃ] / US adjective
Word forms "rich":
adjective rich comparative richer superlative richest
1)
a) 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.

b) 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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Collocations:
Adverbs frequently used with rich
▪  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

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

4) containing a lot of substances that are good for growing plants

rich agricultural land

5) beautiful, expensive, and of very high quality

rich silks and brocades

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

7) interesting, with a lot of different qualities, experiences, or events

a town with a rich cultural heritage

8) worth a lot of money, or bringing a lot of money

the tournament with golf's richest first prize

9) used for describing the mixture of fuel and air in an engine when there is too much fuel
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See:
strike I, idle I, get-rich-quick

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