collateral
Translation
collateral (noun), security (noun), secondary (adjective)
Examples
He used his house as collateral for the loan.
He used his house as collateral for the loan.
The explosion caused a lot of collateral damage.
The explosion caused a lot of collateral damage.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) as collateral to use (sth.) as security He used his house as collateral.
collateral ((noun)) secondary or indirect They discussed collateral damage.
Similar Words
Noun synonyms: security, guarantee; Adjective synonyms: secondary, indirect
Etymology
From Latin 'col-' (together) + 'lateralis' (of the side). Something that exists 'on the side' of the main thing, like security for a loan or a side effect.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'on the side': a side-item for a loan (security), or a side-effect (damage).