deposit

Meanings

• verb

  The act of placing or laying something down or depositing something for keeping or safekeeping

  - "I made a deposit at the bank."
  - "The archaeologist made a deposit of new artifacts in the museum."

• noun

  A sum of money paid as a guarantee or pledge

  - "The deposit was refunded when the rental property was returned in good condition."
  - "The airline charged a deposit for the reservation."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɨˈpɑzɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

withdrawal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deposit
repose , oppose , pose , compose

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Deposit (Geology) : A layer or bed of sediment or rock
   

2. Deposit (Electroplating) : A thin coating of metal deposited on an electrode
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Deposit (Geology) : A layer or bed of sediment or rock
   

2. Deposit (Electroplating) : A thin coating of metal deposited on an electrode
   

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Variants

List of all variants of deposit that leads to same result
deposit , deposited , depositing , depositor , depositors , deposits , deposit account , deposit slip , certificate of deposit , demand deposit , demand deposits , direct deposit , safe-deposit box , safe-deposit boxes , safety-deposit box , safety-deposit boxes , make a deposit , on deposit

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

deposited, depositing, deposits, deposable

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Etymology

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From Old French 'deposer' meaning 'to place, put down', from the Latin 'deponere' meaning 'to place down'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the world's largest gold deposit was discovered in South Africa in 1961? It is called the Vaal Reef Gold Mine.

2. The term 'deposit' is also used in the field of genetics to refer to the process by which an organism passes on its genes to its offspring.

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Related Concepts

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1. Savings account: A type of bank account designed to help individuals save money over time.

2. Security deposit: A sum of money paid in advance to cover potential damages or unpaid rent.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'deposit' has been used to describe various things, including a collection of memories, experiences, or knowledge. In art, there are many works depicting the act of making a deposit, often symbolizing trust, security, or saving for the future.

How to Memorize "deposit"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine placing an object, like a coin or a check, into a slot or a container, such as a piggy bank or a bank teller's drawer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deposit' with 'money' or 'saving' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Put money in, take it out later' to help remember the meaning of 'deposit'.

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