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deaf​en
verb
deaf·​en
ˈde-fən
deaf​ened; deaf​en​ing ˈde-fə-niŋ ˈdef-niŋ ; deaf​ens

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to make permanently or temporarily deaf //was deafened by the explosion
First Known Use
circa 1586, in the meaning defined above
deb​it
verb
deb·​it
ˈde-bət
deb​it​ed; deb​it​ing; deb​its

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • a record of an indebtedness
    specifically an entry on the left-hand side of an account constituting an addition to an expense or asset account or a deduction from a revenue, net worth, or liability account
    the sum of the items entered as debits
  • a charge against a bank deposit account
Examples
Verb
  • //The bank mistakenly debited my account $200!
  • //Your account will automatically be debited for the amount of your insurance bill every month.
Noun
  • //I forgot to enter some of the debits in my bank account register.
  • //The account's credits were added and the debits subtracted.
  • //a $30 debit for groceries
First Known Use
Verb
1668, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
History and Etymology
Noun
Latin debitum debt
debit
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

de​bris
noun
de·​bris
də-ˈbrē dā-ˈbrē ˈdā-ˌbrē British usually ˈde-(ˌ)brē
plural de​bris də-ˈbrēz dā-ˈbrēz ˈdā-ˌbrēz British usually ˈde-(ˌ)brēz

Definition

  • the remains of something broken down or destroyed //digging through the storm's debris in search of survivors //sifted through the debris of her broken marriage
  • geology an accumulation of fragments of rock
  • something discarded rubbish //picking up debris after the parade
Examples
  • //After the earthquake, rescuers began digging through the debris in search of survivors.
  • //Everything was covered by dust and debris.
First Known Use
1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
French débris, from Middle French, from debriser to break to pieces, from Old French debrisier, from de- + brisier to break, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish brisid he breaks; perhaps akin to Latin fricare to rub — more at friction
deaf​en
verb
deaf·​en
ˈde-fən
deaf​ened; deaf​en​ing ˈde-fə-niŋ ˈdef-niŋ ; deaf​ens

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to make permanently or temporarily deaf //was deafened by the explosion
First Known Use
circa 1586, in the meaning defined above
deb​it
verb
deb·​it
ˈde-bət
deb​it​ed; deb​it​ing; deb​its

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • a record of an indebtedness
    specifically an entry on the left-hand side of an account constituting an addition to an expense or asset account or a deduction from a revenue, net worth, or liability account
    the sum of the items entered as debits
  • a charge against a bank deposit account
Examples
Verb
  • //The bank mistakenly debited my account $200!
  • //Your account will automatically be debited for the amount of your insurance bill every month.
Noun
  • //I forgot to enter some of the debits in my bank account register.
  • //The account's credits were added and the debits subtracted.
  • //a $30 debit for groceries
First Known Use
Verb
1668, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
History and Etymology
Noun
Latin debitum debt
debit
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

de​bris
noun
de·​bris
də-ˈbrē dā-ˈbrē ˈdā-ˌbrē British usually ˈde-(ˌ)brē
plural de​bris də-ˈbrēz dā-ˈbrēz ˈdā-ˌbrēz British usually ˈde-(ˌ)brēz

Definition

  • the remains of something broken down or destroyed //digging through the storm's debris in search of survivors //sifted through the debris of her broken marriage
  • geology an accumulation of fragments of rock
  • something discarded rubbish //picking up debris after the parade
Examples
  • //After the earthquake, rescuers began digging through the debris in search of survivors.
  • //Everything was covered by dust and debris.
First Known Use
1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
French débris, from Middle French, from debriser to break to pieces, from Old French debrisier, from de- + brisier to break, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish brisid he breaks; perhaps akin to Latin fricare to rub — more at friction
deaf​en
verb
deaf·​en
ˈde-fən
deaf​ened; deaf​en​ing ˈde-fə-niŋ ˈdef-niŋ ; deaf​ens

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to make permanently or temporarily deaf //was deafened by the explosion
First Known Use
circa 1586, in the meaning defined above
deb​it
verb
deb·​it
ˈde-bət
deb​it​ed; deb​it​ing; deb​its

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • a record of an indebtedness
    specifically an entry on the left-hand side of an account constituting an addition to an expense or asset account or a deduction from a revenue, net worth, or liability account
    the sum of the items entered as debits
  • a charge against a bank deposit account
Examples
Verb
  • //The bank mistakenly debited my account $200!
  • //Your account will automatically be debited for the amount of your insurance bill every month.
Noun
  • //I forgot to enter some of the debits in my bank account register.
  • //The account's credits were added and the debits subtracted.
  • //a $30 debit for groceries
First Known Use
Verb
1668, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
History and Etymology
Noun
Latin debitum debt
debit
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

de​bris
noun
de·​bris
də-ˈbrē dā-ˈbrē ˈdā-ˌbrē British usually ˈde-(ˌ)brē
plural de​bris də-ˈbrēz dā-ˈbrēz ˈdā-ˌbrēz British usually ˈde-(ˌ)brēz

Definition

  • the remains of something broken down or destroyed //digging through the storm's debris in search of survivors //sifted through the debris of her broken marriage
  • geology an accumulation of fragments of rock
  • something discarded rubbish //picking up debris after the parade
Examples
  • //After the earthquake, rescuers began digging through the debris in search of survivors.
  • //Everything was covered by dust and debris.
First Known Use
1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
French débris, from Middle French, from debriser to break to pieces, from Old French debrisier, from de- + brisier to break, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish brisid he breaks; perhaps akin to Latin fricare to rub — more at friction
deaf​en
verb
deaf·​en
ˈde-fən
deaf​ened; deaf​en​ing ˈde-fə-niŋ ˈdef-niŋ ; deaf​ens

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to make permanently or temporarily deaf //was deafened by the explosion
First Known Use
circa 1586, in the meaning defined above
deb​it
verb
deb·​it
ˈde-bət
deb​it​ed; deb​it​ing; deb​its

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • a record of an indebtedness
    specifically an entry on the left-hand side of an account constituting an addition to an expense or asset account or a deduction from a revenue, net worth, or liability account
    the sum of the items entered as debits
  • a charge against a bank deposit account
Examples
Verb
  • //The bank mistakenly debited my account $200!
  • //Your account will automatically be debited for the amount of your insurance bill every month.
Noun
  • //I forgot to enter some of the debits in my bank account register.
  • //The account's credits were added and the debits subtracted.
  • //a $30 debit for groceries
First Known Use
Verb
1668, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
History and Etymology
Noun
Latin debitum debt
debit
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

de​bris
noun
de·​bris
də-ˈbrē dā-ˈbrē ˈdā-ˌbrē British usually ˈde-(ˌ)brē
plural de​bris də-ˈbrēz dā-ˈbrēz ˈdā-ˌbrēz British usually ˈde-(ˌ)brēz

Definition

  • the remains of something broken down or destroyed //digging through the storm's debris in search of survivors //sifted through the debris of her broken marriage
  • geology an accumulation of fragments of rock
  • something discarded rubbish //picking up debris after the parade
Examples
  • //After the earthquake, rescuers began digging through the debris in search of survivors.
  • //Everything was covered by dust and debris.
First Known Use
1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
French débris, from Middle French, from debriser to break to pieces, from Old French debrisier, from de- + brisier to break, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish brisid he breaks; perhaps akin to Latin fricare to rub — more at friction
deaf​en
verb
deaf·​en
ˈde-fən
deaf​ened; deaf​en​ing ˈde-fə-niŋ ˈdef-niŋ ; deaf​ens

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to make permanently or temporarily deaf //was deafened by the explosion
First Known Use
circa 1586, in the meaning defined above
deb​it
verb
deb·​it
ˈde-bət
deb​it​ed; deb​it​ing; deb​its

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • a record of an indebtedness
    specifically an entry on the left-hand side of an account constituting an addition to an expense or asset account or a deduction from a revenue, net worth, or liability account
    the sum of the items entered as debits
  • a charge against a bank deposit account
Examples
Verb
  • //The bank mistakenly debited my account $200!
  • //Your account will automatically be debited for the amount of your insurance bill every month.
Noun
  • //I forgot to enter some of the debits in my bank account register.
  • //The account's credits were added and the debits subtracted.
  • //a $30 debit for groceries
First Known Use
Verb
1668, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
History and Etymology
Noun
Latin debitum debt
debit
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

de​bris
noun
de·​bris
də-ˈbrē dā-ˈbrē ˈdā-ˌbrē British usually ˈde-(ˌ)brē
plural de​bris də-ˈbrēz dā-ˈbrēz ˈdā-ˌbrēz British usually ˈde-(ˌ)brēz

Definition

  • the remains of something broken down or destroyed //digging through the storm's debris in search of survivors //sifted through the debris of her broken marriage
  • geology an accumulation of fragments of rock
  • something discarded rubbish //picking up debris after the parade
Examples
  • //After the earthquake, rescuers began digging through the debris in search of survivors.
  • //Everything was covered by dust and debris.
First Known Use
1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
French débris, from Middle French, from debriser to break to pieces, from Old French debrisier, from de- + brisier to break, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish brisid he breaks; perhaps akin to Latin fricare to rub — more at friction
deaf​en
verb
deaf·​en
ˈde-fən
deaf​ened; deaf​en​ing ˈde-fə-niŋ ˈdef-niŋ ; deaf​ens

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to make permanently or temporarily deaf //was deafened by the explosion
First Known Use
circa 1586, in the meaning defined above
deb​it
verb
deb·​it
ˈde-bət
deb​it​ed; deb​it​ing; deb​its

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • a record of an indebtedness
    specifically an entry on the left-hand side of an account constituting an addition to an expense or asset account or a deduction from a revenue, net worth, or liability account
    the sum of the items entered as debits
  • a charge against a bank deposit account
Examples
Verb
  • //The bank mistakenly debited my account $200!
  • //Your account will automatically be debited for the amount of your insurance bill every month.
Noun
  • //I forgot to enter some of the debits in my bank account register.
  • //The account's credits were added and the debits subtracted.
  • //a $30 debit for groceries
First Known Use
Verb
1668, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
History and Etymology
Noun
Latin debitum debt
debit
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

de​bris
noun
de·​bris
də-ˈbrē dā-ˈbrē ˈdā-ˌbrē British usually ˈde-(ˌ)brē
plural de​bris də-ˈbrēz dā-ˈbrēz ˈdā-ˌbrēz British usually ˈde-(ˌ)brēz

Definition

  • the remains of something broken down or destroyed //digging through the storm's debris in search of survivors //sifted through the debris of her broken marriage
  • geology an accumulation of fragments of rock
  • something discarded rubbish //picking up debris after the parade
Examples
  • //After the earthquake, rescuers began digging through the debris in search of survivors.
  • //Everything was covered by dust and debris.
First Known Use
1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
French débris, from Middle French, from debriser to break to pieces, from Old French debrisier, from de- + brisier to break, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish brisid he breaks; perhaps akin to Latin fricare to rub — more at friction
debris
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

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