Meaning of the word debt in English

What does debt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

debt

US /det/
UK /det/
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Noun

1.

a sum of money that is owed or due

Example:
He is struggling to pay off his student debt.
The company accumulated a large debt over the years.
2.

the state of owing money

Example:
He got into debt after losing his job.
Many families are struggling with increasing debt.
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