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Moderatedeposits
The correct spelling is deposits.
How to pronounce deposits
noun
IPA: /dɪˈpɒzɪts/
Say it like: Dep-osi-ts
The correct spelling is deposits. Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems. For example: "a deposit of seaweed on the shore"
Usage Examples
“a deposit of seaweed on the shore”
“They put a deposit on the apartment.”
“A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.
- 2.That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.
- 3.Money placed in an account.
- 4.Anything left behind on a surface.
- 5.A sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase.
verb
- 1.To lay down; to place; to put.
- 2.To lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store.
- 3.To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.
- 4.To put money or funds into an account.
- 5.To lay aside; to rid oneself of.
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