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How do you spell Deposit?

Correct spelling

deposit

Remember: depo-SIT, not depo-SITE - you SIT money down in the bank.

Why is deposit spelled this way?

From Latin deponere, to lay down. DE (down) + PONERE (to place). A deposit places something down for safekeeping — value entrusted to another's care.

Common misspellings of deposit

depositedipositdepositt

Example

She made a deposit of $500 into her savings account before leaving for vacation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell deposit?+
The correct spelling is "deposit". Remember: depo-SIT, not depo-SITE - you SIT money down in the bank.
Is it deposite or deposit?+
The correct spelling is "deposit", not "deposite".

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