Deposit Definition
deposit
- noun
- the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
- matter that has been deposited by some natural process
- the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
- money deposited in a bank or some similar institution
- a partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later
- money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use; "his deposit was refunded when he returned the car"
- a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met
- a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping
- the act of putting something somewhere
- verb
- put, fix, force, or implant; "lodge a bullet in the table"; "stick your thumb in the crack"
- put into a bank account; "She deposits her paycheck every month"
- put (something somewhere) firmly; "She posited her hand on his shoulder"; "deposit the suitcase on the bench"; "fix your eyes on this spot"
"Deposit" in song lyrics
See how deposit is used in real songs:
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"All the way to the bank to make the deposit"
The 7A3 — Everybody Get Loose -
"You gotta Western Union me a key grand deposit"
A+ — Enjoy Yourself -
"On my way with a check to deposit"
Ambassador — Selah
Words that rhyme with deposit
Usage tips for "deposit"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "deposit" 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 deposit to find words that pair well.