What is the antonym of “deposit”?
The antonyms of deposit are withdrawal and removal. The antonyms withdrawal and removal convey the opposite meaning of deposit, which is to take something out of a place where it was previously stored.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
withdrawal
The act of taking money out of a bank account.
Example
He made a withdrawal from his savings account to pay for his car repairs.
removal
The act of taking something away from a place or person.
Example
The removal of the old furniture made room for the new couch.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Withdrawal is specifically related to taking money out of a bank account.
- 2Removal is a more general term that can refer to taking anything away from a place or person.
Good things to know
- 1Banking: Use withdrawal when referring to taking money out of a bank account.
- 2Moving: Use removal when referring to taking things out of a place during a move.
- 3Storage: Use removal when referring to taking things out of storage.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of deposit are withdrawal and removal. Use withdrawal when referring to taking money out of a bank account, and use removal when referring to taking anything out of a place or person.
