Debit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈde-bət/ deb·it

Meaning & Definition of Debit

Debit (verb)

  1. to enter upon the debit side of an account, charge with a debit

Debit (noun)

  1. a record of an indebtedness; specifically, an entry on the left-hand side of an account constituting an addition to an expense or asset account or a deduction from a revenue, net worth, or liability account
  2. the sum of the items entered as debits
  3. a charge against a bank deposit account

Debit (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success

    "one of the debits of living in the country was the lack of easy accessibility to health care"

    similar: disadvantage, disbenefit, downside, drawback, handicap, incommodity, liability, minus, negative, strike
    related: albatross, millstone, stranglehold, disability, impairment, failing, shortcoming, bar, catch, check, clog, crimp, embarrassment, hindrance, hitch, hurdle, impediment, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, rub, shackle, stop, trammel
    opposite: advantage, asset, edge, plus
    near: vantage, head start, jump, lead, margin, start, ascendancy, better, command, control, drop, mastery, predominance, superiority, supremacy, transcendence, upper hand, prerogative, privilege, break, opportunity, aid, assistance, help

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Debit

The most common words with a similar meaning to Debit:

disadvantage, disbenefit, downside, drawback, handicap, incommodity, liability, minus, negative, strike

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Debit

Words with the opposite meaning of Debit:

advantage, asset, edge, plus

Related Words for Debit

albatross, millstone, stranglehold, disability, impairment, failing, shortcoming, bar, catch, check, clog, crimp, embarrassment, hindrance, hitch, hurdle, impediment, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, rub, shackle, stop, trammel

Near Antonyms of Debit

vantage, head start, jump, lead, margin, start, ascendancy, better, command, control, drop, mastery, predominance, superiority, supremacy, transcendence, upper hand, prerogative, privilege, break, opportunity, aid, assistance, help

Word Forms of Debit

Inflections: debited, debiting, debits

Origin & Etymology of Debit

Latin debitum debt

First known use: 1668

Words & Phrases Containing Debit

debit card, direct debit, on the debit side

Frequently Asked Questions about Debit

What does "Debit" mean?

"Debit" means to enter upon the debit side of an account, charge with a debit. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to enter upon the debit side of an account, charge with a debit.

What is another word for "Debit"?

Other words for "Debit" include disadvantage, disbenefit, downside, drawback, handicap, incommodity, liability and minus. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Debit" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Debit"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Debit". Common alternatives include disadvantage, disbenefit, downside, drawback, handicap, incommodity, liability, minus, negative and strike.

What is the opposite of "Debit"?

Antonyms of "Debit" include advantage, asset, edge and plus. Near antonyms include vantage, head start, jump and lead.

How do you use "Debit" in a sentence?

Examples of "Debit" in a sentence: "one of the debits of living in the country was the lack of easy accessibility to health care".

Is "Debit" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Debit" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Debit"?

"Debit" is pronounced /ˈde-bət/ and divided into syllables as deb·it.

What is the origin of the word "Debit"?

"Debit" comes from Latin debitum debt. First known use: 1668.