Mortgage — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈmȯr-gij/ mort·gage

Meaning & Definition of Mortgage

Mortgage (noun)

  1. a conveyance of or lien against property (as for securing a loan) that becomes void upon payment or performance according to stipulated terms
  2. the instrument evidencing the mortgage
  3. the loan secured by a mortgage

Mortgage (verb)

  1. to grant or convey by a mortgage
  2. to subject to a claim or obligation, pledge —usually used in the phrase mortgage the/one's future

Mortgage (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to obligate by prior agreement

    "I've mortgaged all my free time this week to the hospice and won't be able to come to the party"

    similar: commit, engage, pledge, troth
    related: affiance, betroth, plight, promise, swear, vow, contract, enlist, enroll, sign on, sign up, overcommit
    near: renege

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mortgage

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mortgage:

commit, engage, pledge, troth

Related Words for Mortgage

affiance, betroth, plight, promise, swear, vow, contract, enlist, enroll, sign on, sign up, overcommit

Near Antonyms of Mortgage

renege

Word Forms of Mortgage

Inflections: mortgaged, mortgaging

Origin & Etymology of Mortgage

Middle English morgage, from Anglo-French mortgage, from mort dead (from Latin mortuus) + gage gage murder

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Mortgage

Words & Phrases Containing Mortgage

mortgage the/one's future, adjustable rate mortgage, first mortgage, reverse mortgage, second mortgage, variable rate mortgage

Frequently Asked Questions about Mortgage

What does "Mortgage" mean?

"Mortgage" means a conveyance of or lien against property (as for securing a loan) that becomes void upon payment or performance according to stipulated terms. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a conveyance of or lien against property (as for securing a loan) that becomes void upon payment or performance according to stipulated terms.

What is another word for "Mortgage"?

Other words for "Mortgage" include commit, engage, pledge and troth. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mortgage" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mortgage"?

There are 16 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mortgage". Common alternatives include commit, engage, pledge and troth.

How do you use "Mortgage" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mortgage" in a sentence: "I've mortgaged all my free time this week to the hospice and won't be able to come to the party".

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

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

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

As a B2-level word, "Mortgage" 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 "Mortgage"?

"Mortgage" is pronounced /ˈmȯr-gij/ and divided into syllables as mort·gage.

What is the origin of the word "Mortgage"?

"Mortgage" comes from Middle English morgage, from Anglo-French mortgage, from mort dead (from Latin mortuus) + gage gage murder. First known use: 15th century.