What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
endebt
Example
The company's expansion plans will endebt them for years to come. [endebt: verb]
Example
He endebted himself by taking out multiple loans he couldn't afford. [endebted: past tense]
indebt
Example
The medical bills indebted her to the hospital for years. [indebt: verb]
Example
The economic crisis indebted many families who lost their jobs and homes. [indebted: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Indebt is more commonly used than endebt in everyday language and is more versatile in terms of formality and context.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between endebt and indebt?
Indebt is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as legal or financial documents, while endebt is more informal and less commonly used.
