First Known Use: 1624
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1deposit
verb de·pos·it \di-ˈpä-zət\
: to put (money) in a bank account
: to put or leave (someone or something) in a particular place
: to leave an amount of (something, such as sand, snow, or mud) on a surface or area especially over a period of time
de·pos·it·ed \-ˈpä-zə-təd, -ˈpäz-təd\ de·pos·it·ing \-ˈpä-zə-tiŋ, -ˈpäz-tiŋ\
Full Definition of DEPOSIT
transitive verb
1
: to place especially for safekeeping or as a pledge; especially : to put in a bank
2
a : to lay down : place b : to let fall (as sediment)
intransitive verb
: to become deposited
— de·pos·i·tor \-ˈpä-zə-tər, -ˈpäz-tər\ noun
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Origin of DEPOSIT
Latin depositus, past participle of deponere
2deposit
noun
: an amount of money that is put in a bank account
: money that you give someone when you agree to buy something (such as a house or car)
: money that you pay when you buy or rent something and that you can get back if you return the thing or leave it in good condition
Full Definition of DEPOSIT
1
: the state of being deposited
2
: something placed for safekeeping: as a : money deposited in a bank b : money given as a pledge or down payment
3
: a place of deposit : depository
4
: an act of depositing
5
a : something laid down; especially : matter deposited by a natural process b : a natural accumulation (as of iron ore, coal, or gas)
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First Known Use of DEPOSIT
1621
Related to DEPOSIT
- Synonyms
- deposition, dregs, grounds, precipitate, sediment, settlings
DEPOSIT Defined for Kids
1deposit
verb de·pos·it \di-ˈpä-zət\
de·pos·it·edde·pos·it·ing
Definition of DEPOSIT for Kids
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: to place for or as if for safekeeping <I deposited money in the bank.>
2
: to give as a pledge that a purchase will be made or a service used <He deposited ten dollars on a new bicycle.>
3
: to lay down : put <He deposited his books on the table.>
4
: to let fall or sink <Layers of mud were deposited by flood waters.>
2deposit
noun
Definition of DEPOSIT for Kids
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: the state of being deposited <money on deposit>
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: money that is deposited
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: something given as a pledge or as part payment <He put a deposit of ten dollars on a new bicycle.>
4
: something laid or thrown down <A deposit of mud was left by the flood.>
5
: mineral matter built up in nature <a coal deposit>
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