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."After the flood, we found strange deposits of dark, shiny rock in our backyard that were not part of the local soil. "geologymineralenvironmentChat 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 bank securely stores our money deposits." "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMoney placed in an account."She makes regular deposits into her savings account. "financebusinesseconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnything left behind on a surface."a deposit of seaweed on the shore"materialsubstanceenvironmentgeologyChat 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."businessfinanceeconomyassetChat 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"We collect aluminum cans and bottles to get the deposits back at the store. "financebusinesseconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA place of deposit; a depository."The bank has several night deposits for businesses to drop off their cash after hours. "placebusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lay down; to place; to put."A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand."positionplacebusinessfinancegeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store."to deposit goods in a warehouse"businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral."She deposits her valuable jewelry with the bank as collateral for a loan. "businessfinanceassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put money or funds into an account."I deposit money into my savings account every Friday. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lay aside; to rid oneself of."The river deposits sediment along its banks during a flood. "actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
