Meaning
- Valuables is a plural noun that refers to objects of high monetary or sentimental worth, such as jewelry, money, or important documents.
- It usually implies items that need to be kept safe or protected.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Noun (plural only)
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Used with plural verbs: “My valuables are in the safe.”
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Common structures:
- “keep your valuables safe”
- “store valuables in …”
- “watch over your valuables”
Common Phrases
- Keep your valuables safe – protect important possessions.
- Store valuables in a safe – place them in a secure box or locker.
- Lose valuables – misplace or have them stolen.
- Valuables left unattended – items not being watched or protected.
Collocations
- Adjectives + valuables: precious valuables, personal valuables, important valuables
- Verbs + valuables: store valuables, guard valuables, protect valuables, insure valuables
Examples
- The hotel provides a locker to store guests’ valuables.
- Please do not leave your valuables unattended in the park.
- Thieves broke into the house and stole jewelry and other valuables.
- She always carries her valuables in a secure bag when traveling.
- The museum has a special vault for its most precious valuables.
- He entrusted his valuables to the bank’s safe deposit box.
- Valuables are not allowed in the exam hall.
- Insurance can help cover the loss of valuables.
Synonyms or Related
- Treasures
- Possessions
- Assets
- Belongings
- Jewels
- Property