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rich · adjective /rɪtʃ/Full view
Nouns: rich, riches, richness, enrichment
Adjectives: rich
Verbs: enrich
Adverbs: richly
rich (MONEY)
A2 having much more money than most people, or owning things that could be sold for a lot of money
Dictionary examples:

She's from a very rich family.

He's the third richest man in the country.

They're one of the world's richest nations.

Learner example:

I got many CDs, DVDs and clothes, but the best [present] was a 72" Plasma television that I received from our rich friend, Richie Rich. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

rich (FOOD)
B2 Rich food has a lot of fat, oil or eggs in it.
Dictionary example:

a rich sauce

Learner example:

The cooking [is] bas[ed] on traditional recipes of Westfalian origin and it is tasty but often very rich! (First Certificate in English; B2; German)

rich (CONTAINING A LOT)
B2 containing a lot of something that is important or valuable
Dictionary examples:

The region is rich in minerals and coal deposits.

Both foods are rich in Vitamin C.

The country has vast oil reserves and rich deposits of other minerals.

Learner example:

Their lessons are valuable, rich in knowledge and fun[n]y. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)

rich · noun /rɪtʃ/
Nouns: rich, riches, richness, enrichment
Adjectives: rich
Verbs: enrich
Adverbs: richly
the rich
C1 people who are rich
Dictionary example:

These ski resorts are for the rich.

Learner example:

What did the rich do all day? (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Chinese)

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