Account Definition
account
noun
- a record or narrative description of past events; "a history of France"; "he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president"; "the story of exposure to lead"
- a short account of the news; "the report of his speech"; "the story was on the 11 o'clock news"; "the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious"
- a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services; "he asked to see the executive who handled his account"
- a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account"
- grounds; "don't do it on my account"; "the paper was rejected on account of its length"; "he tried to blame the victim but his success on that score was doubtful"
- importance or value; "a person of considerable account"; "he predicted that although it is of small account now it will rapidly increase in importance"
- a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance; "they send me an accounting every month"
- the act of informing by verbal report; "he heard reports that they were causing trouble"; "by all accounts they were a happy couple"
- an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered; "he paid his bill and left"; "send me an account of what I owe"
- the quality of taking advantage; "she turned her writing skills to good account"
verb
- be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something; "Passing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam"
- keep an account of
- to give an account or representation of in words; "Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental"
- furnish a justifying analysis or explanation; "I can't account for the missing money"
"Account" in song lyrics
See how account is used in real songs:
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"Yo, he had about this amount in his Swiss account"
12 O'Clock w/ Raekwon the Chef — Nasty Immigrants * -
"From New York to Down South, yo, I'm out for new account"
9th Prince — Just in Case -
"They froze the bank account"
Belief f/ A.G., MURS — Getyourmindtright
Words that rhyme with account
Usage tips for "account"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "account" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for account to find words that pair well.