A2noun 1K

Credit

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkredɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkredɪt/"]/

Meaning of Credit

an arrangement that you make, with a shop for example, to pay later for something you buy

In simple words: Money that someone can borrow or trust to pay back later.

Credit in a sentence

• I need to check my credit card balance before making a purchase.
• The bank approved my credit application after reviewing my financial history.
• She deserves credit for her hard work on the project.
• Many students receive credit for their courses based on attendance and projects.
• He is a talented musician and often gets credit for his unique style.

How to use Credit

Used in financial contexts to describe borrowing money or trust in someone's ability to pay. Avoid in casual conversations not related to money.

Grammar pattern

credit + object

Memory hint

Think of 'credit' like 'credibility' – you trust someone to pay you back.

Related words

Collocations with Credit

• long-term
• short-term
• interest-free
• have
• use
• get
• account
• agreement
• arrangement
• on credit
• a letter of credit
• long-term
• short-term
• interest-free
• have
• use
• get
• account
• agreement
• arrangement
• on credit
• a letter of credit
• direct
• have
• balance
• in credit
• credit of
• direct
• have
• balance
• in credit
• credit of
• direct
• have
• balance
• in credit
• credit of
• great
• extra
• full
• give somebody
• claim
• get
• to somebody’s credit
• credit for
• give credit where credit is due
• to somebody’s great credit
• to somebody’s eternal credit
• great
• credit to
• opening
• closing
• end
• watch
• roll
• course
• college
• earn
• award
• grant
• hour

Synonyms for Credit

• loan
• borrowed funds
• trust
• recognition
• reputation

Opposites of Credit

• debt
• liability

Common mistakes with Credit

• Confusing with 'debit', which means spending money instead of borrowing.
• Using 'credit' as a verb incorrectly; it's typically used as a noun.
• Forgetting that 'credit' can also mean recognition for achievements.

Frequently asked questions about Credit

What does Credit mean?

Money that someone can borrow or trust to pay back later.

What is the definition of Credit?

an arrangement that you make, with a shop for example, to pay later for something you buy

How do you use Credit in a sentence?

I need to check my credit card balance before making a purchase.

Can you give another example of Credit?

The bank approved my credit application after reviewing my financial history.

What are synonyms for Credit?

Common alternatives include loan, borrowed funds, trust, recognition, reputation.

What is the opposite of Credit?

Opposite meanings include debt, liability.

What words go with Credit?

It commonly pairs with long-term, short-term, interest-free, have, use, get, account, agreement, arrangement, on credit, a letter of credit, long-term, short-term, interest-free, have, use, get, account, agreement, arrangement, on credit, a letter of credit, direct, have, balance, in credit, credit of, direct, have, balance, in credit, credit of, direct, have, balance, in credit, credit of, great, extra, full, give somebody, claim, get, to somebody’s credit, credit for, give credit where credit is due, to somebody’s great credit, to somebody’s eternal credit, great, credit to, opening, closing, end, watch, roll, course, college, earn, award, grant, hour.

What are common mistakes when using Credit?

Confusing with 'debit', which means spending money instead of borrowing. Using 'credit' as a verb incorrectly; it's typically used as a noun. Forgetting that 'credit' can also mean recognition for achievements.

How do you pronounce Credit?

US: /["/ˈkredɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkredɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Credit?

Used in financial contexts to describe borrowing money or trust in someone's ability to pay. Avoid in casual conversations not related to money.

What CEFR level is Credit?

"Credit" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.