1. sums of money placed in a bank account
2. money paid as a first installment or security
3. layers of matter that have accumulated naturally over time
Usage: geological

1. puts money into a bank account
2. places or puts down in a particular location

Examples

• She deposits her paycheck every Friday.
• The landlord requires first and last month’s rent plus security deposits.
• Geologists study mineral deposits in the mountain range.
• The bank deposits earned interest over the year.
• He deposits his keys on the kitchen counter each evening.
• Large deposits of oil were discovered offshore.
• The tenant paid deposits totaling $2,000 before moving in.