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DEPOSITS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Deposits.

Deposits - as a noun

The phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alluviationsedimentation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
geological phenomenon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Matter that has been deposited by some natural process

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sediment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
matter
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The natural process of laying down a deposit of something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deposition
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accretionaccumulation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Money deposited in a bank or some similar institution

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bank deposit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fundmonetary fund
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
down payment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
payment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use

Example: "His deposit was refunded when he returned the car"

A payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met

The act of putting something somewhere

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deposition
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
buildup
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Deposits - as a verb

Put, fix, force, or implant

Example: "Lodge a bullet in the table"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lodgestickwedge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fastenfixsecure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put into a bank account

Example: "She deposits her paycheck every month"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bank
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
withdraw

Put (something somewhere) firmly

Example: "She posited her hand on his shoulder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fixpositsituate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
layplaceposepositionputset
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He deposits his paycheck into his savings account."
"The hiker deposits his trash in the designated bins."
"She deposits the keys on the kitchen counter."
"The company deposits their daily earnings into the bank."
"The archaeologist deposits the artifacts in the museum."
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Word Game Points

Is DEPOSITS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deposits is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEPOSITS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DEPOSITS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deposits is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEPOSITS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DEPOSITS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deposits is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPOSITS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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