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Opposite of plural for a sum payable as a first installment or pledge on a purchase or contract
“The seller or the auctioneer could file a lawsuit seeking specific performance or other remedies, but usually, the forfeiture of the deposit is all that happens.”
Opposite of plural for a sum of money that has been saved or accumulated
“Although emotional and non-material factors are important, many significant contributors to a child’s happiness require financial expenditure.”
Opposite of plural for a mass of something, typically of something that has accumulated
“The sensible course is proper storage at times of harvest and steady decumulation of stocks over the year.”
Opposite of plural for a quantity or supply of something, typically kept for use as needed
“During the First World War, the lack of food supply in some of the most important industrial centers was due primarily to the failure of the transport system.”
Opposite of plural for a layer of something, especially of accumulated matter
“Roads in this area consist of an even distribution of dirt, and those that are paved are relatively well maintained.”
Opposite of to position or place something in a particular place or spot
“Callie, did you move my keys? I have to get to work!”
Opposite of to fall to the ground, especially in large quantities
“In densely built cities, about three-quarters of the rainfall fails to sink into the ground or evaporate.”
Opposite of to accumulate, especially compactly and in large quantities
“The increases in pore water pressure that cause the liquefaction to occur will eventually dissipate.”
Opposite of to put away or aside (for later use)
“It wasn't until I went to withdraw money from the bank machine at the local shops that weekend that I realized my wages hadn't gone through.”
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