debts
Translation
debts, liabilities
Examples
She is trying to pay off her debts.
She is trying to pay off her debts.
He had gambling debts of over £10,000.
He had gambling debts of over $10,000.
Grammar Patterns
to pay off ((one's)) debts to repay all the money one owes She is trying to pay off her debts.
gambling/student debts specific types of debts He had gambling debts of over $10,000.
Similar Words
Synonyms: liabilities, arrears, bills
Etymology
The plural form of 'debt'.
Memory Tips
Used when talking about specific, individual amounts of money owed. Remember the common phrase 'to pay off one's debts'.