Deposit vs. Caution

Deposit vs. Caution — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Deposit and Caution

Depositnoun

Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.

Cautionnoun

Precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction; prudence in regard to danger; provident care

Depositnoun

That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.

Cautionnoun

A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided

Depositnoun

(banking) Money placed in an account.

Cautionnoun

Security; guaranty; bail.

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Depositnoun

Anything left behind on a surface.

a mineral deposita deposit of seaweed on the shore

Cautionnoun

One who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour.

Oh, that boy, he's a caution! He does make me laugh.

Depositnoun

(finance) A sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase.

They put a deposit on the apartment.

Cautionnoun

(law) A formal warning given as an alternative to prosecution in minor cases.

Depositnoun

A sum of money given as a security for a borrowed item, which will be given back when the item is returned, e.g. a bottle deposit or can deposit

Cautionnoun

(soccer) A yellow card.

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Depositnoun

A place of deposit; a depository.

Cautionverb

(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.

Depositverb

(transitive) To lay down; to place; to put.

A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand.The waters deposited a rich alluvium.

Cautionverb

(soccer) To give a yellow card

Depositverb

To lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store.

to deposit goods in a warehouse

Cautionnoun

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger;

a man of caution

Depositverb

To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.

Cautionnoun

a warning against certain acts;

a caveat against unfair practices

Depositverb

(transitive) To put money or funds into an account.

Cautionnoun

judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger;

he exercised caution in opening the doorhe handled the vase with care

Depositverb

To lay aside; to rid oneself of.

Cautionnoun

the trait of being circumspect and prudent

Depositnoun

the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

Cautionverb

warn strongly; put on guard

Depositnoun

matter deposited by some natural process

Depositnoun

the natural process of laying down a deposit of something

Depositnoun

money deposited in a bank

Depositnoun

a partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later

Depositnoun

money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use;

his deposit was refunded when he returned the car

Depositnoun

a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met

Depositnoun

a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

Depositnoun

the act of putting something somewhere

Depositverb

fix, force, or implant;

lodge a bullet in the table

Depositverb

put into a bank account;

She deposites her paycheck every month

Depositverb

put (something somewhere) firmly;

She posited her hand on his shoulderdeposit the suitcase on the benchfix your eyes on this spot