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Mortgage Definition & Meaning

mortgage
noun
  1. a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
verb
  1. put up as security or collateral

"Mortgage" in song lyrics

See how mortgage is used in real songs:

  • "My style is gorgeous, I flaunt it to pay the mortgage"
    Aceyalone — Alive
  • "It's just the bureaucrats who won't give me a mortgage"
    Lily Allen — Everything's Just Wonderful
  • "Man, my momma got a mortgage"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Seven

Usage tips for "mortgage"

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Frequently asked questions

What does mortgage mean?
a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan put up as security or collateral
What part of speech is mortgage?
Mortgage is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does mortgage have?
Mortgage has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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