noun “debt”
singular debt, plural debts or uncountable
- the specific amount of money that one person owes to another
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She struggled to pay off her student debt after graduating from college.
- (typically with "in") when you owe money and are unable to pay it back
After losing his job, Mark found himself deep in debt and unable to pay his bills.
- feeling of obligation and thankfulness towards someone who helped you
After you helped me move into my new apartment, I felt deeply in your debt.