repayment
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of paying back money that you owe to a person or a bank.
the process or act of returning borrowed funds to a creditor.
Simple“The bank agreed to a lower monthly repayment to help the family manage their debt.”
In context“The borrower requested a temporary suspension of repayment while they transitioned between jobs to avoid defaulting on the loan.”
UsageOften used in the plural when referring to a series of scheduled payments.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the specific amount of money that is paid back.
the specific sum of money returned to a lender, often including interest.
Simple“Her monthly mortgage repayment increased after the interest rates went up.”
In context“The final repayment was significantly larger than the previous ones due to the balloon payment structure of the commercial lease.”
UsageCommonly used with adjectives like 'monthly', 'annual', or 'lump-sum'.
Synonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
something bad done to someone because they did something bad to you first.
the act of retaliating or taking revenge for a perceived wrong.
Simple“He viewed the loss of his rival's business as a just repayment for years of insults.”
In context“In the final act of the tragedy, the hero demands a bloody repayment for the betrayal of his kin.”
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“For example, homeowners face higher mortgage repayments, which can outweigh better savings deals.”
“Meanwhile, expected lifetime repayments for lower earners “have risen from £6,430 to £42,070”, expressed in 2026 prices.”