cash

(noun) money in the form of bills or coins. Synonyms: hard cash, hard currency. Example: "There is a desperate shortage of hard cash."

(noun) prompt payment for goods or services in currency or by check. Synonyms: immediate payment.

(noun) United States country music singer and songwriter (1932-2003). Synonyms: Cash, Johnny Cash, John Cash.

(verb) exchange for cash. Synonyms: cash in. Example: "I cashed the check as soon as it arrived in the mail."