Terms (Noun)
Meaning 1
Status with respect to the relations between people or groups; "on good terms with her in-laws"; "on a friendly footing".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Synonyms
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Meaning 2
The amount of money needed to purchase something; "the price of gasoline"; "he got his new car on excellent terms"; "how much is the damage?".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The store offered the new smartphone on favorable terms to customers who signed a two-year contract.
- The terms of the loan were steep, with an interest rate of 20% per annum.
- The insurance company negotiated the terms of the settlement with the claimant's lawyer.
- The hotel room was available on reasonable terms, including a free breakfast buffet.
- The terms of the lease included a security deposit and a monthly rent of $1,500.