NYT Dictionary

DEBIT

/ˈdɛb.ɪt/
NounVerbAdjectiveDEB-itdeb-it · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023

Meaning

In bookkeeping, an entry in the left hand column of an account.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Middle French debet, from Latin debitum (“what is owed, a debt”), neuter of debitus, past participle of debere (“to owe”); Doublet of debt.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

balancebereavementbookcapitalizecarrychargecostcreditdamagebudgeting

Antonyms

credit

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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