noun🔗ShareSediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems."The geologist found a deposit of gold ore in the mountain, far from the surrounding rock. "geologymaterialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThat which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another."The deposit for the new bicycle was given to the shop owner for safekeeping. "businessfinancetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMoney placed in an account."My mother made a deposit of $100 into my savings account. "financebusinesstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnything left behind on a surface."a deposit of seaweed on the shore"materialsubstanceenvironmenttoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase."They put a deposit on the apartment."businessfinanceeconomyassettoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA sum of money given as a security for a borrowed item, which will be given back when the item is returned, e.g. a bottle deposit or can deposit"The store has a bottle deposit of 10 cents for each returned bottle. "businessfinanceeconomytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA place of deposit; a depository."The school's main office is the deposit for lost and found items. "placebusinessfinancetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lay down; to place; to put."A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand."positionplacetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store."to deposit goods in a warehouse"businessfinancetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral."To secure a loan, Maria deposited her grandmother's jewelry with the bank as collateral. "businessfinanceassettoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put money or funds into an account."I deposited my paycheck into my savings account today. "financebusinesstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lay aside; to rid oneself of."To deposit extra cash, Sarah had to rid herself of some old toys she no longer needed. "actionbusinesstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
