Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

deposits

Pronunciation: [dɪˈpɑːzɪts]

Word

Learn how to use deposits in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) money that you put into a bank account. When you put your savings in the bank, that money is your deposit.

Example

I made a deposit into my savings account this morning.

Example

I didn't make any deposits last month because I spent all my money.

Example

How much is the minimum deposit required to open a bank account?

Context: “geology”

(noun) a natural collection of minerals, metals, or other valuable materials found in the earth. Think of it like a treasure you find underground.

Example

The miners discovered a large deposit of gold in the mountain.

Example

They searched for deposits of silver, but they found nothing.

Example

What types of mineral deposits are commonly found in this area?

Context: “finance”

(verb) to put money into a bank account or to place something somewhere safely. When you save money, you deposit it in the bank.

Example

I will deposit my paycheck as soon as I get it.

Example

He didn't deposit his check last week and missed out on the interest.

Example

Did you remember to deposit your cash from the birthday gift?

Context: “geology”

(verb) to place or leave a substance in a specific location, often naturally over time. For example, when earth or minerals are slowly placed in a certain spot.

Example

The river deposits sand along the shore every year.

Example

The storm did not deposit any debris on the beach this time.

Example

Where does the river usually deposit its sediment?

How to pronounce deposits

Pronunciation: [dɪˈpɑːzɪts]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s