deposit
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A sum of money paid as a first part of a larger payment, or an amount of money put into a bank account.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
down payment
Antonyms
withdrawal
Usage notes
"Deposit" is also a verb, as in "deposit the check," describing the act of putting money into an account.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "We paid a _____ to hold the apartment until the lease started."
Answer: deposit
In your own words, what does "deposit" mean?
A sum of money paid as a first part of a larger payment, or an amount of money put into a bank account.
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