asset

Definition

  • noun: a valuable person or thing
  • noun: the property of a deceased person subject by law to the payment of his or her debts and legacies
  • often + 'to'

Examples

  • They bought the company and stripped it of its 'assets'. [=they sold the property owned by the company]

  • She is a great 'asset to' the team. [=she's a valuable member of the team]

  • The state's natural 'assets' include mountains and beautiful lakes.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Well, now it's about the second term. And I serve at the pleasure of the President. So do you, Tom. Alex: Don't they realize what a huge asset you are for them? Langdon actually tried to pass it off as a promotion. Uh, you can't take this lying down. - How else do you want me to take it? - Fight. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1