B2noun 2K

Debt

🇬🇧 UK /["/det/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/det/"]/

Meaning of Debt

a sum of money that somebody owes

In simple words: Money that someone owes to another person or organization.

Debt in a sentence

• After losing his job, he found himself in significant debt.
• Many students graduate with a considerable amount of student debt.
• The country's national debt has reached an all-time high.
• She felt a moral debt to help those in need after her success.
• He worked hard to pay off his debt before it became unmanageable.

How to use Debt

Use 'debt' in financial contexts, such as when discussing loans or obligations. It is neutral language, suitable for both casual and formal discussions. Avoid using it in personal insults or overly informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'debt' as a 'debt' collector always knocking at your door.

Related words

Collocations with Debt

• big
• crippling
• enormous
• be burdened with
• have
• owe (somebody)
• fall due
• stand at something
• total something
• collection
• collector
• payment
• of debt
• a burden of debt
• payment of a debt
• repayment of a debt
• serious
• get into
• go into
• slip into
• in debt
• out of debt
• deeply in debt
• heavily in debt
• great
• owe
• acknowledge
• recognize
• in somebody’s debt
• debt to
• owe a debt of gratitude to somebody

Synonyms for Debt

• liability
• obligation
• arrears
• indebtedness

Opposites of Debt

• wealth
• surplus

Common mistakes with Debt

• Confusing 'debt' with 'dead' in pronunciation.
• Using 'debt' as a verb instead of a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Debt

What does Debt mean?

Money that someone owes to another person or organization.

What is the definition of Debt?

a sum of money that somebody owes

How do you use Debt in a sentence?

After losing his job, he found himself in significant debt.

Can you give another example of Debt?

Many students graduate with a considerable amount of student debt.

What are synonyms for Debt?

Common alternatives include liability, obligation, arrears, indebtedness.

What is the opposite of Debt?

Opposite meanings include wealth, surplus.

What words go with Debt?

It commonly pairs with big, crippling, enormous, be burdened with, have, owe (somebody), fall due, stand at something, total something, collection, collector, payment, of debt, a burden of debt, payment of a debt, repayment of a debt, serious, get into, go into, slip into, in debt, out of debt, deeply in debt, heavily in debt, great, owe, acknowledge, recognize, in somebody’s debt, debt to, owe a debt of gratitude to somebody.

What are common mistakes when using Debt?

Confusing 'debt' with 'dead' in pronunciation. Using 'debt' as a verb instead of a noun.

How do you pronounce Debt?

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

When should I use Debt?

Use 'debt' in financial contexts, such as when discussing loans or obligations. It is neutral language, suitable for both casual and formal discussions. Avoid using it in personal insults or overly informal contexts.

What CEFR level is Debt?

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