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deposit

[dɪˈpɒzɪt]

deposit Definition

  • 1a sum of money paid into a bank or building society account
  • 2a sum payable as a first instalment on the purchase of something or as a pledge for a contract, the balance being payable later
  • 3a natural layer of rock, soil, or other material
  • 4the action of depositing something

Using deposit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deposit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I made a deposit of $1000 into my savings account.

  • Example

    The deposit for the apartment was $500.

  • Example

    He put down a deposit on the car he wanted to buy.

  • Example

    The river has deposited a layer of silt on the banks.

deposit Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deposit

Antonyms for deposit

Idioms Using deposit

  • to pay a sum of money as a first instalment on the purchase of something

    Example

    He put down a deposit on the car he wanted to buy.

  • to accept a sum of money as a pledge for a contract, with the balance being payable later

    Example

    The company took a deposit of 10% on the construction project.

  • to put money into a bank account

    Example

    She made a deposit of $1000 into her savings account.

Phrases with deposit

  • a sum of money paid by a tenant to a landlord at the start of a tenancy, to be kept separately and returned to the tenant at the end of the tenancy, unless the tenant has caused damage or breached the terms of the tenancy

    Example

    The landlord required a security deposit of $500 before allowing the tenants to move in.

  • a savings account that requires a fixed amount of money to be deposited for a specific period of time, usually with a higher interest rate than a regular savings account

    Example

    She opened a time deposit account to save money for her child's education.

  • a payment method where an employer deposits an employee's paycheck directly into their bank account, rather than issuing a physical check

    Example

    She signed up for direct deposit to receive her salary more conveniently.

Origins of deposit

from Latin 'depositum', meaning 'something deposited'

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Summary: deposit in Brief

The term 'deposit' [dɪˈpɒzɪt] refers to a sum of money paid into a bank account, a first instalment on a purchase, or a natural layer of rock or soil. It also denotes the action of depositing something, such as making a payment or leaving a layer of sediment. Phrases like 'security deposit' and 'direct deposit' extend its usage, while idioms like 'put down a deposit' and 'make a deposit' describe payment actions.

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