💸debt

noun
/dɛt/

Meaning

Something, typically money, that is owed or due.
something owed, especially money; obligation to pay or repay
A sum of money that is owed or due.

Example Sentences

He struggled for years to pay off his debt.

He worked extra hours to pay off his student loan debt.

High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.

Example Expressions

in debt

Synonyms

liability, obligation, arrears, dues, loan
Entry 1
liability, obligation, arrears, dues, loan
Entry 2
loan, obligation, liability, arrears
Entry 3
liability, obligation

Antonyms

asset, credit, surplus, wealth, savings
Entry 1
asset, credit, surplus
Entry 2
asset, credit, wealth, savings
Entry 3
credit, surplus

Collocations

pay debt, heavy debt, national debt, debt relief, debt crisis
Entry 1
pay debt, heavy debt, national debt, debt relief, debt crisis
Entry 2
pay debt, national debt, debt relief

More Example Sentences

I am indebted to my mother.

I am indebted to my teacher.

We finally got to be debt-free.

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