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Debt
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Simple meaning
What does Debt mean?
Debt means something owed.
Dictionary definition
Money or something else that is owed to another person or group.
Example sentences
Debt in a sentence
easy
He paid back the debt he owed his friend.
medium
A loan can create debt if money must be repaid later.
hard
Learning about debt helps students understand saving, borrowing, and responsible spending.
Synonyms
Words like Debt
amount owedUse for money that must be paid back.
obligationUse for something someone is expected to repay or do.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Debt word family
Base word
debt
noun
debts
More than one amount owed.
noun
debtor
A person who owes money.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does debt mean?
Debt means money or something else that is owed.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses debt correctly?
This sentence uses debt to mean money that is owed.
Practice 3
Which phrase is closest in meaning to debt?
Debt is an amount that someone owes.
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