Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

credit

Pronunciation: [/ˈkɹɛdɪt/]

Word

credit: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use credit in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “financial”

(noun) money that is borrowed with the promise to pay it back in the future. It's like borrowing a toy from a friend and agreeing to give it back later.

Example

She used her credit card to buy the new laptop.

Example

He already has too much credit card debt.

Example

Do you have enough credit to buy the car?

Context: “acknowledgement”

(noun) public acknowledgment or recognition for something you have done well. It's like your teacher praising you for getting a good grade on a test.

Example

She received credit for her hard work on the project.

Example

He didn't receive enough credit for his contributions to the team.

Example

Did he get credit for his idea in the presentation?

Context: “trustworthiness”

(verb) to believe that someone is telling the truth or deserving of praise. It's like agreeing that your friend is telling you the truth about finishing their homework.

Example

I credit her with always being honest with me.

Example

I don't credit his excuse for being late.

Example

Do you credit him with doing well on the exam?

How to pronounce credit

Pronunciation: [/ˈkɹɛdɪt/]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s