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How to pronounce deposit
Say it like this: /dɪˈpɑ.zɪt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does deposit mean?
nounSediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.
“Newly discovered oil and gas deposits at Nan-ch'ung in Szechwan also promise to be of increasing importance.”
Bailment of personal property to be kept gratuitously for the bailor (depositor) and without any benefit to the bailee (depositary), e.g. for storage, carriage, repair, etc.
Money placed in a bank account, as for safekeeping or to earn interest.
“make a deposit (put money in an account)”
verbTo lay down; to place; to put.
“The waters deposited a rich alluvium.”
To lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store.
“to deposit goods in a warehouse”
To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.
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