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debt
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- pronunciation:
- det
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something owed to another person.
I paid all my debts except the five dollars I owe my sister.- similar words:
- bill, claim
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| definition 2: |
a condition of owing more than one can pay back.
Borrowing the money to buy a new car put my parents in debt.- similar words:
- burden
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| related words: |
obligation |
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| derivation: |
debtless (adj.) |
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