debt

[det] / dɛt /

NOUN

money owed to others

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrears bill capital commitment credit damage deficit due indebtedness liability mortgage obligation price tag receipt

STRONG

IOU albatross baggage bite check chit claim cuff debenture debit dues duty encumbrance invoice manifest note reckoning responsibility score tab tally voucher

WEAK

arrearage bad news below the line dead horse in hock in the hole in the red outstandings promissory note red ink

Antonyms

STRONG

irresponsibility

WEAK

asset cash excess profit

Example Sentences

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The fundamental factors of debt and depreciation — the “debasement trade” — remain firmly in place, Lundin said.

From MarketWatch

Oracle rises after unveiling plans to raise up to $50 billion this year, with half in debt, to fund cloud computing for AI.

From Barron's

Longer-term concerns include those surrounding Strategy’s ability to service its preferred dividends and debt interest costs.

From Barron's

Oracle plans to raise $50 billion, half in new debt, for AI capacity, which could delay positive free cash flow until 2030 and risk its credit rating.

From Barron's

Longer-term concerns include those surrounding Strategy’s ability to service its preferred dividends and debt interest costs.

From Barron's

debt

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