Deposit (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of putting something somewhere.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The bank requires a minimum deposit of $100 to open a new account.
- The cave had a massive deposit of glittering crystals that sparkled in the sunlight.
- Please make a deposit of the rent money into the landlord's account by the end of the month.
- The doctor made a deposit of the patient's records into the medical database.
- The miners made a deposit of the precious ore into the storage facility for further processing.
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Meaning 2
A payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The restaurant required a deposit of $500 to secure the private room for the wedding reception.
- To rent the apartment, you'll need to pay a security deposit of one month's rent.
- The company required a deposit of 10% of the total cost to secure the contract.
- The deposit was non-refundable if the buyer cancelled the purchase after a certain deadline.
- The seller requested a deposit of $1,000 to hold the item until the buyer could pay the full amount.
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Meaning 3
The phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The geologist studied the deposit of sedimentary rocks that had formed over millions of years.
- The river's delta was a rich deposit of fertile soil and nutrients.
- The mine was known for its valuable deposit of gold and precious gems.
- The ocean's floor was a vast deposit of sand and shells.
- The canyon's walls revealed a colorful deposit of layered rock formations.
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Meaning 4
Matter that has been deposited by some natural process.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The river's delta was formed over thousands of years through the deposit of silt and sediment.
- The glaciers had left a deposit of sand and stones that now lined the beach.
- The desert's badlands were sculpted by millions of years of wind and water erosion of a deposit of clay and shale.
- As the lake's water level receded, a visible deposit of mineral salts was left behind.
- After the floodwaters receded, a thick deposit of mud and debris remained, making it hard to navigate the streets.
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Meaning 5
Money deposited in a bank or some similar institution.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- She made a deposit at the bank this morning to cover her overdraft.
- The ATM would only allow her to withdraw an amount that was equal to her last deposit.
- The minimum deposit required to open a savings account was $100.
- His first paycheck would be his first deposit into the new checking account.
- After a series of large deposits, the account holder was upgraded to a premium membership.
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Meaning 6
A partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The buyer made a deposit of 10% on the new car, with the balance due in 30 days.
- She put down a deposit on the apartment to secure the lease.
- The company requires a deposit of 20% to confirm the order.
- He made a deposit on the house, but still had to secure a mortgage for the remaining amount.
- The store accepted a deposit on the furniture, with the balance to be paid when it was delivered.
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Meaning 7
The natural process of laying down a deposit of something.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The river's currents slowly built up a deposit of silt and sand over time.
- A deposit of mineral-rich soil formed in the area due to centuries of geological activity.
- The glaciers left behind a deposit of crushed rock and gravel as they retreated.
- Over millions of years, a thick deposit of fossilized shells accumulated on the ocean floor.
- A deposit of limestone formed through the accumulation of calcium carbonate from ancient sea creatures.
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Meaning 8
Money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use; "his deposit was refunded when he returned the car".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- She paid a large deposit when she rented the expensive bike for the day.
- His deposit was refunded when he returned the car without any scratches.
- The rental company requires a significant deposit for their high-end equipment.
- She was worried she would lose her deposit if she couldn't return the borrowed trailer on time.
- The deposit he made when he rented the truck was higher than expected.
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Meaning 9
A facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The company specializes in secure deposit facilities for valuable items.
- You can find a deposit box for your precious jewelry at the bank.
- The self-service deposit facility allows you to store your items 24/7.
- Please take your luggage to the deposit area and claim a tag.
- The university has a deposit room for students to store their winter clothes during the off-season.