Deposit
/dɪˈpɒzɪt/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:11 pts7 letters
Definition of Deposit
noun
- Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.
- That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.
- Money placed in an account.
- Anything left behind on a surface.
"a deposit of seaweed on the shore"
- A sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase.
"They put a deposit on the apartment."
verb
- To lay down; to place; to put.
"A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand."
- To lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store.
"to deposit goods in a warehouse"
- To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.
- To put money or funds into an account.
- To lay aside; to rid oneself of.
Anagrams of Deposit
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
d2
e1
p3
o1
s1
i1
t1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Deposit"
Deposit is a 7-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "deposit" can be rearranged to form 5 other valid words.
Using "Deposit" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "deposit" is a medium-scoring word.