debt (Meaning)
debt (n)
the state of owing something (especially money)
money or goods or services owed by one person to another
an obligation to pay or do something
debt (n.)
That which is due from one person to another, whether money, goods, or services; that which one person is bound to pay to another, or to perform for his benefit; thing owed; obligation; liability.
A duty neglected or violated; a fault; a sin; a trespass.
An action at law to recover a certain specified sum of money alleged to be due.
Synonyms & Antonyms of debt
debt Sentence Examples
- John's debt to the bank accrued due to his inability to repay his loans.
- The company's debt soared after an unsuccessful merger attempt.
- Despite his best efforts, Mark found himself drowning in debt after losing his job.
- Sarah inherited a significant amount of debt from her parents' estate.
- The nation's debt crisis prompted widespread economic uncertainty.
- Amy struggled to manage her student debt while working part-time.
- The government implemented austerity measures to address the growing national debt.
- David consolidated his debts into a single loan to simplify repayment.
- The couple's marriage faced strain due to their mounting debt.
- Sheila's debt consolidation plan helped her regain control of her finances.
FAQs About the word debt
the state of owing something (especially money), money or goods or services owed by one person to another, an obligation to pay or do somethingThat which is due
liabilities, score,obligation, indebtedness, bond, arrearage,bankruptcy, liability, arrears, embarrassment
repayment, repayment, asset, quittance, quittance,asset, quietus,quietus
John's debt to the bank accrued due to his inability to repay his loans.
The company's debt soared after an unsuccessful merger attempt.
Despite his best efforts, Mark found himself drowning in debt after losing his job.
Sarah inherited a significant amount of debt from her parents' estate.
