Pittance and Pelf

Pittance

Pittance noun - A very small sum of money.
Usage example: the internship offers only a pittance for a salary, but it is a great opportunity to gain experience

Pelf is an antonym for pittance.

Pelf

Pelf noun - Something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment.
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Pittance is an antonym for pelf.
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