cash · noun U /kæʃ/Full view
cash (NOTES/COINS)
A2 money in the form of notes and coins
Dictionary examples:

Do you have any cash on you?

Will you pay by credit card or in cash?

Learner example:

When I went to your house last night, I left my red bag - in there I have some cash and my glasses. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)

cash (MONEY)
B1 money in any form
Dictionary example:

I'm a bit short of cash at the moment.

Learner example:

There are a lot of hotels, but if you don't want to spend [any] cash you can stay at my place. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Portuguese)

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