debt

Definition

  • noun: an amount of money that you owe to a person, bank, company, etc.
  • noun: something owed
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: sin, obligation, liability

Examples

  • The photographer has acknowledged a/his 'debt' to Andy Warhol. [=the photographer has said that his work was influenced by the photographs made by Andy Warhol]

  • banks with millions of dollars of 'bad debt' [=banks that have loaned millions of dollars that will not be repaid]

  • She's finally paid off her mortgage 'debt'. [=the money that she owed the bank to pay for her house]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Lothbrok like that to my face. (SIGHS) You know this weakens you. This weakens you in every way. (BELL TOLLING) Count Odo, I am forever in your debt. The tribute should not all go to me, Your Highness, but to your warriors and soldiers who have surpassed themselves in courage, (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8