The debt
Example: The debt increases financial pressure on the organization
Definition
"The debt" refers to the amount of money that is owed by an individual, organization, or government to another party. It represents a financial obligation that must be repaid, often with interest, and can increase financial pressure on the debtor.
Etymology
The word "debt" comes from the Old French 'dette,' which originated from the Latin word 'debitum,' meaning 'something owed.' Interestingly, the 'b' in 'debt' was reintroduced in English in the 16th century to reflect its Latin roots, even though it is silent in pronunciation.
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"The debt" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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