An obligation to pay money, goods, or services to someone else, typically as a result of borrowing. noun
He struggled to pay off his credit card debt.
The company is in debt to several suppliers.
A state of owing something, especially a feeling of gratitude for a service or favor. noun
She felt a deep debt of gratitude towards her mentor.
He acknowledged his debt to the people who supported him.
A moral or social obligation to repay or return something, often intangible. noun
The community felt a debt to the volunteers who helped rebuild after the storm.
He believed that he had a debt to society that he needed to repay.