Word Image
plural: debts
Part Of Speech
noun
Word Meaning
the condition of owing money; something owed
Word Family
debtor
debtless
indebted
Sentences
You must pay off these gambling debts as soon as possible.
I owe you a debt of gratitude for your kindness.
She was in debt up to her ears, and owed many people.
He felt indebted to the stranger for having saved his life.
Centuries ago, people would go to a debtor’s prison when they owed a lot of money.
With this money, I can pay off all the debts I owe.
To be debtless is to be free.
My sister loaned me the money, so I am in debt to her.
Collections businesses will try to collect debts owed by people.
I had a medical emergency, and now I’m in debt to the hospital.
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