The difference between Affluent and Well-to-do
When used as nouns, affluent means somebody who is wealthy, whereas well-to-do means people who are comparatively well off.
When used as adjectives, affluent means abundant, whereas well-to-do means rich.
check bellow for the other definitions of Affluent and Well-to-do
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Affluent as a noun:
Somebody who is wealthy.
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Affluent as a noun:
A stream or river flowing into a larger river or into a lake; a tributary stream; a tributary.
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Affluent as an adjective:
Abundant; copious; plenteous.
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Affluent as an adjective (by extension):
Abounding in goods or riches; having a moderate level of material wealth.
Examples:
"They were affluent, but aspired to true wealth."
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Affluent as an adjective (dated):
Tributary.
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Affluent as an adjective (obsolete):
Flowing to; flowing abundantly.
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Well-to-do as an adjective:
Rich; prosperous.
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Well-to-do as a noun:
People who are comparatively well off.
Examples:
"Some philosophers aver that the well-to-do should be taxed at a higher rate than poorer people."