Synonyms for

Deb

Verb / deb / Another word for deb — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

debutante Debt obligation liability owing balance bill dues arrears deficit shortfall etc.

Synonyms by register

Formal

leader figurehead authority influential person

Informal

big shot top dog main squeeze main person the man

Literary

potentate magnate chieftain

Antonyms

superior leader master commander overlord boss

Common collocations

  • the deb
  • a deb
  • deb ball
  • deb season
  • debutante ball
  • social deb
  • society deb

Word family

noun deb
verb debut
adjective debutante

Usage note

Primarily used in the context of a young woman making her formal entrance into society. Can sometimes be used informally to refer to any important or influential person.

Example sentences

  1. 1. I need to pay back my Deb.
  2. 2. Deb is coming over for a playdate.
  3. 3. I have a Deb to my friend for a toy I broke.
  4. 4. My mom reminded me to pay my Deb to the library.
  5. 5. I forgot to write down the Deb I owe my neighbor for the cookies she gave me.

Quotes

  • 1. "I have a Deb to my friend, but I'll pay her back next week." - Unknown.
  • 2. "It's always better to pay your Deb than to owe someone." - Unknown.
  • 3. "I don't want to have a Deb with my friend, so I'll return her book today." - Unknown.

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