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deposit

[dih-poz-it] / dɪˈpɒz ɪt /
NOUN
down payment; money saved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
security
STRONG
drop installment pledge retainer stake warranty
WEAK
money in the bank partial payment
Antonyms
STRONG
break whole
WEAK
debit withdrawal
NOUN
accumulation of solid
Synonyms
STRONG
alluvium delta deposition dregs drift grounds lees precipitate precipitation sediment settlings silt
Antonyms
WEAK
debit withdrawal
VERB
locate, put in place for safekeeping
Synonyms
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accumulate amass collect deliver hoard install invest save stash transfer
STRONG
bank commit ditch drop entrust garner keep lay park place plant plop plunk precipitate repose rest settle store stow treasure
WEAK
give in trust lay away plunk down put aside put by salt away sit down sock away squirrel away stock up
Antonyms
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disperse dissipate divide hold scatter spend squander throw away waste
STRONG
be active depart disorder do energize move neglect unsettle upset use wait
WEAK
take away take out

Example Sentences

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By law, landlords must put deposits in a government-approved deposit protection scheme within 30 days.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Since January, banks and the crypto industry have fought over whether a coming bill should include restrictions on whether crypto firms can pay customers a yield for holding so-called stablecoins on deposit.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Certificates of deposit and Treasurys are both regarded as safe havens, although the latter don’t offer promotional deals for “new money.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The bank offers a scaled deposit franchise, consistent and structural growth, and a liquidity-focused balance sheet, the team says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Wednesday got out of the car, and pushed the envelopes through the night deposit slot.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.