Deposits: meaning, definitions and examples

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deposits

 

[ dɪˈpɒzɪts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

financial transactions

Deposits refer to money that is placed into a bank account. It is a sum of money that is usually placed for safekeeping or to earn interest.

Synonyms

funds, investment, savings

Examples of usage

  • I made a deposit of $100 into my savings account.
  • The bank requires a minimum deposit of $50 to open an account.
Context #2 | Noun

geology

In geology, deposits are layers or accumulations of minerals, rock, or other materials. They are formed by natural processes such as erosion or sedimentation.

Synonyms

reserves, veins

Examples of usage

  • The gold deposits in that region are extensive.
  • The mining company discovered a rich deposit of copper.
Context #3 | Verb

to put or set down

To deposit means to put or set down something in a specific place. It can refer to physically placing an object or making a payment into an account.

Synonyms

place, put, store

Examples of usage

  • Please deposit your bags in the luggage area.
  • I need to deposit this check at the bank.

Translations

Translations of the word "deposits" in other languages:

🇵🇹 depósitos

🇮🇳 जमाओं

🇩🇪 Einlagen

🇮🇩 deposito

🇺🇦 депозити

🇵🇱 depozyty

🇯🇵 預金

🇫🇷 dépôts

🇪🇸 depósitos

🇹🇷 mevduatlar

🇰🇷 예금

🇸🇦 الودائع

🇨🇿 vklady

🇸🇰 vklady

🇨🇳 存款

🇸🇮 vloge

🇮🇸 innlán

🇰🇿 депозиттер

🇬🇪 ანაბრები

🇦🇿 depozitlər

🇲🇽 depósitos

Etymology

The word 'deposits' originated from the Latin word 'deponere', which means 'to put down'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 18th century. Over time, 'deposits' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to finance, geology, and general actions of putting or setting down.

See also: deposit.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,904, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.