Deposit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /di-ˈpä-zət/ de·pos·it

Meaning & Definition of Deposit

Deposit (verb)

  1. to place especially for safekeeping or as a pledge; especially, economics, to put in a bank
  2. to lay down, place
  3. to let fall (something, such as sediment)

Deposit (noun)

  1. the state of being deposited
  2. something placed for safekeeping
  3. money deposited in a bank

Deposit (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. matter that settles to the bottom of a body of liquid

    "a deposit of silt on the river bed"

    similar: deposition, dregs, grounds, precipitate, sediment, settlings
    related: lees, ooze, silt, sludge, dross, slag, waste

  2. a collection of things kept available for future use or need

    "a deposit of ammunition under lock and key"

    similar: cache, hoard, reserve, store
    related: budget, fund, nest egg, armory, arsenal, bank, pool, reservoir, stock, stockpile, supply, accumulation, assemblage, collection, gathering

  3. a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose

    "made a deposit at the bank every week"

    similar: account, budget, fund, kitty, nest egg, pool
    related: chest, coffer(s), assets, savings, savings account, bankroll, cache, collection, cushion, hoard, pocketbook, reserve, treasure, petty cash, pin money, pocket money, spending money

Deposit (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to put in an account

    "we quickly deposited the check in a bank account"

    similar: bank
    related: cache, hoard, lay away, reserve, salt away, save, squirrel (away), stash, store, stow, invest
    opposite: withdraw
    near: remove, take out, disburse, expend, give, lay out, pay, spend

  2. to arrange something in a certain spot or position

    "deposited their luggage at the foot of the hotel bed"

    similar: depose, dispose, emplace, fix, lay, place, position, put, set, set up, situate, stick
    related: move, rearrange, reorder, shift, orient, establish, locate, plant, settle, clap, flop, plank, plop, plump, plunk, plunk down, slap, ensconce, niche, assemble, collect, carry, berth, park, affix, anchor, lock, lodge, wedge, array, lay out, line up, queue, rank, set down
    near: relocate, remove, take, banish, dislodge, displace, replace, supersede, supplant

Related Entry: Safe-deposit box (noun)

Safe-deposit box is a different word from Deposit. The synonyms below are for safe-deposit box, not for deposit.

  1. a specially reinforced container to keep valuables safe

    "kept the deed to the house in a safe-deposit box at the bank"

    similar: coffer, safe, strongbox
    related: lockbox, vault, storeroom, treasury, box, caddy, case, casket, chest, footlocker, locker, trunk

Related Entry: Safe-deposit boxes (noun)

Safe-deposit boxes is a different word from Deposit. The synonyms below are for safe-deposit boxes, not for deposit.

  1. a specially reinforced container to keep valuables safe

    "kept the deed to the house in a safe-deposit box at the bank"

    similar: coffers, safes, strongboxes
    related: lockboxes, vaults, storerooms, treasuries, boxes, caddies, cases, caskets, chests, footlockers, lockers, trunks

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Deposit

The most common words with a similar meaning to Deposit:

deposition, dregs, grounds, precipitate, sediment, settlings, cache, hoard, reserve, store, account, budget, fund, kitty, nest egg, pool, bank, depose, dispose, emplace, fix, lay, place, position, put, set, set up, situate, stick

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Deposit

Words with the opposite meaning of Deposit:

withdraw

Related Words for Deposit

lees, ooze, silt, sludge, dross, slag, waste, armory, arsenal, reservoir, stock, stockpile, supply, accumulation, assemblage, collection, gathering, chest, coffer(s), assets, savings, savings account, bankroll, cushion, pocketbook, treasure, petty cash, pin money, pocket money, spending money

Near Antonyms of Deposit

remove, take out, disburse, expend, give, lay out, pay, spend, relocate, take, banish, dislodge, displace, replace, supersede, supplant

Word Forms of Deposit

Inflections: deposited, depositing

Derived words: depositor (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Deposit

Latin depositus, past participle of deponere see depose

First known use: 1624t

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Deposit

Words & Phrases Containing Deposit

deposit account, deposit slip, certificate of deposit, demand deposit, direct deposit, safe-deposit box, make a deposit, on deposit

Frequently Asked Questions about Deposit

What does "Deposit" mean?

"Deposit" means to place especially for safekeeping or as a pledge; especially, economics, to put in a bank. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to place especially for safekeeping or as a pledge; especially, economics, to put in a bank. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Deposit"?

Other words for "Deposit" include deposition, dregs, grounds, precipitate, sediment, settlings, cache and hoard. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Deposit" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Deposit"?

There are 101 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Deposit". Common alternatives include deposition, dregs, grounds, precipitate, sediment, settlings, cache, hoard, reserve and store.

What is the opposite of "Deposit"?

Antonyms of "Deposit" include withdraw. Near antonyms include remove, take out, disburse and expend.

How do you use "Deposit" in a sentence?

Examples of "Deposit" in a sentence: "a deposit of silt on the river bed"; "a deposit of ammunition under lock and key"; "made a deposit at the bank every week".

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

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

Is "Deposit" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Deposit" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Deposit"?

"Deposit" is pronounced /di-ˈpä-zət/ and divided into syllables as de·pos·it.