Pronunciation: /dɪˈpɑzɪt/

Definitions of deposit

noun a layer or mass of a mineral or other substance found in a rock or other geological formation

Example Sentences

A1 I made a deposit at the bank to save money.

A2 She had to pay a deposit to reserve the hotel room.

B1 The landlord required a deposit before renting out the apartment.

B2 The company made a large deposit into their savings account.

C1 The government imposed a deposit on certain types of waste disposal.

C2 The artist received a large deposit for a commissioned painting.

verb to put or set down a sum of money in a bank account or other fund

Example Sentences

A1 I deposit my money in the bank every month.

A2 She deposits her keys on the table when she comes home.

B1 They asked for a deposit before renting the apartment.

B2 The company requires a deposit for their services.

C1 He decided to deposit his savings in a high-interest account.

C2 After winning the lottery, she deposited a large sum of money into her account.

Examples of deposit in a Sentence

formal The bank requires a deposit of at least $100 to open a savings account.

informal You'll need to put down a deposit if you want to reserve the venue for your party.

slang I had to drop a deposit on those concert tickets before they sold out.

figurative His kindness towards others is like a deposit in the bank of goodwill.

Grammatical Forms of deposit

past tense

deposited

plural

deposits

comparative

more deposit

superlative

most deposit

present tense

deposit

future tense

will deposit

perfect tense

have deposited

continuous tense

is depositing

singular

deposit

positive degree

deposit

infinitive

to deposit

gerund

depositing

participle

deposited

Origin and Evolution of deposit

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'deposit' originated from the Latin word 'depositum' which means 'something deposited or placed aside'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'deposit' has evolved to refer to the action of putting money or valuables into a bank or other safe place for storage or safekeeping.