B2noun 1K

Deposit

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪˈpɒzɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪˈpɑːzɪt/"]/

Meaning of Deposit

a sum of money that is given as the first part of a larger payment

In simple words: To put money into a bank account.

Deposit in a sentence

• She made a deposit of $500 into her savings account.
• The landlord requires a security deposit before you move in.
• The river left a rich sediment deposit on the banks after the flood.
• They found a large deposit of gold in the mountains.
• You can get your deposit back if you leave the apartment undamaged.
• The company requires a deposit before processing your order.

How to use Deposit

Use 'deposit' when putting money into a bank. It's neutral and fits in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations about non-financial topics.

Grammar pattern

deposit + object

Memory hint

Think of 'deposit' as 'de-positing' money safely in a safe spot.

Related words

Collocations with Deposit

• pay
• put down
• deposit on
• refundable
• returnable
• non-refundable
• give (somebody)
• leave (somebody)
• pay (somebody)
• deposit on
• bank
• building-society
• cash
• make
• account
• large
• rich
• thick
• contain
• have
• form
• large
• rich
• thick
• contain
• have
• form

Synonyms for Deposit

• down payment

Opposites of Deposit

• withdraw
• take out

Common mistakes with Deposit

• 'Deposit' is sometimes confused with 'withdraw.'
• Misusing 'deposit' as a noun when a verb is needed, e.g., saying 'I deposit money.' instead of 'I made a deposit.'
• Confusing 'deposit' with 'pay' in casual contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Deposit

What does Deposit mean?

To put money into a bank account.

What is the definition of Deposit?

a sum of money that is given as the first part of a larger payment

How do you use Deposit in a sentence?

She made a deposit of $500 into her savings account.

Can you give another example of Deposit?

The landlord requires a security deposit before you move in.

What are synonyms for Deposit?

Common alternatives include down payment.

What is the opposite of Deposit?

Opposite meanings include withdraw, take out.

What words go with Deposit?

It commonly pairs with pay, put down, deposit on, refundable, returnable, non-refundable, give (somebody), leave (somebody), pay (somebody), deposit on, bank, building-society, cash, make, account, large, rich, thick, contain, have, form, large, rich, thick, contain, have, form.

What are common mistakes when using Deposit?

'Deposit' is sometimes confused with 'withdraw.' Misusing 'deposit' as a noun when a verb is needed, e.g., saying 'I deposit money.' instead of 'I made a deposit.' Confusing 'deposit' with 'pay' in casual contexts.

How do you pronounce Deposit?

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

When should I use Deposit?

Use 'deposit' when putting money into a bank. It's neutral and fits in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations about non-financial topics.

What CEFR level is Deposit?

"Deposit" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.