debt

Meaning

A sum of money that is owed or due.

something owed, especially money; obligation to pay or repay

Something, typically money, that is owed or due.

Example Sentences

High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.

He worked extra hours to pay off his student loan debt.

He struggled for years to pay off his debt.

Example Expressions

in debt

Synonyms

liability, obligation, loan, arrears, dues

Entry 1

liability, obligation

Entry 2

loan, obligation, liability, arrears

Entry 3

liability, obligation, arrears, dues, loan

Antonyms

credit, surplus, asset, wealth, savings

Entry 1

credit, surplus

Entry 2

asset, credit, wealth, savings

Entry 3

asset, credit, surplus

Collocations

pay debt, national debt, debt relief, heavy debt, debt crisis

Entry 2

pay debt, national debt, debt relief

Entry 3

pay debt, heavy debt, national debt, debt relief, debt crisis