Debt can mean a duty or thanks you owe someone. It is not about money but about feelings or actions you should do.
You owe a debt of gratitude to her.
He feels a debt to help his family.
Debt in business means money a company must pay back. It appears in accounting as liabilities on balance sheets.
The company’s debt increased last year.
They manage debt carefully in business.
Debt can mean money problems when you owe too much. It can make life hard if you cannot pay it back easily.
He is trapped in heavy debt.
Debt can cause stress and worry.
Debt is used to express a feeling that you should do something for someone who helped you. It is not about money but about kindness.
I have a debt to repay for his help.
She feels a debt to her mentor.
Debt can mean a financial product like bonds. These show money lent to governments or companies that is paid back with interest.
The government issued new debt last year.
Investors buy corporate debt to earn interest.