deposit
Meaning
A deposit is a sum of money placed in a bank account or given as a part of a payment for a purchase, which is often refundable or used to secure a transaction.
💡 A common mistake is using "deposit" interchangeably with "down payment," though they can have different implications in financial contexts.
Example Sentences
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