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repayment

Repayment (noun) means the act of paying back money owed, or the amount paid back. Example: “Monthly repayments on the mortgage are due on the first.”

noun
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The act of paying back money owed, or the amount paid back.
"Monthly repayments on the mortgage are due on the first."
"They negotiated a lower repayment plan with the bank."

How to Use Repayment

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMoney paid back on a loan or debt, or the act of paying it back.

Common pairings
loan repayment monthly repayment repayment plan

Word Forms

repayments plural

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Etymology

From repay plus -ment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “repayment” mean?

The word “repayment” means the act of paying back money owed, or the amount paid back. In plain terms, money paid back on a loan or debt, or the act of paying it back.

How do you use “repayment” in a sentence?

Here is “repayment” used in a sentence: “Monthly repayments on the mortgage are due on the first.”

What is another word for “repayment”?

Words with a similar meaning to “repayment” include payback.

What part of speech is “repayment”?

“Repayment” is a noun.

Is “repayment” a common word?

“Repayment” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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