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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

collateral

/kəˈlætərəl/ noun · British & US
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What does collateral mean?

noun

Something that provides additional security or guarantee for a loan or other financial transaction. A secondary or subordinate thing that is used to support or guarantee the main thing.

Example

"The house was used as collateral for the loan."

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