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deposit

US /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/UK /dɪˈpɒzɪt/

noun, verb Core · B1 Nhà ở & bất động sản Tài chính & ngân sách

Definition

the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The tenant paid two months' rent as a refundable security deposit prior to moving in.

Word Family

NounNoun
deposit gốc depositor deposition
VerbVerb
deposit gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • down paymenthaving a meaning similar to deposit
  • advance paymenthaving a meaning similar to deposit

Collocations

  • Easy make a bank deposit
    to create, produce, or cause regarding a bank deposit
  • Medium pay a security deposit on lease
    to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding a security deposit on lease
  • Hard interest rates on term deposits
    to interest rates on term deposits, meaning to excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
  • Very Hard forfeit the non-refundable earnest deposit
    to forfeit the non-refundable earnest deposit, meaning to lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime

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