as·set 
/ˈæˌsɛt/ noun
plural as·sets /ˈæˌsɛt/ noun [count] 1 : a valuable person or thing
▪ Good looks can be an asset [=advantage] in an acting career. ▪ The state's natural assets include mountains and beautiful lakes. — often + to ▪ Good looks can be an asset to an actor. ▪ She is a great asset to the team. [=she's a valuable member of the team] 2 : something that is owned by a person, company, etc. — usually plural ▪ The company had to sell some of its assets to avoid bankruptcy. ▪ a bank with billions of dollars in assets ▪ business assets and liabilities ▪ They bought the company and stripped it of its assets. [=they sold the property owned by the company]
▪ Good looks can be an asset [=advantage] in an acting career. ▪ The state's natural assets include mountains and beautiful lakes. — often + to ▪ Good looks can be an asset to an actor. ▪ She is a great asset to the team. [=she's a valuable member of the team]
