depot meaning
depot :
warehouse, station
noun
▪ The bus is at the depot.
▪ The bus is at the station.
▪ Goods are stored in the depot.
▪ Goods are kept in the warehouse.
paraphrasing
▪ terminal – station
▪ storehouse – warehouse
Pronunciation
depot [ˈdiː.poʊ]
The stress is on 'de' and sounds like 'dee-po'.
Common phrases and grammar about depot
depot - Common meaning
noun
warehouse, station
Part of Speech Changes for "depot"
▪ depots (plural noun) – more than one depot
Common Expressions with "depot"
▪ bus depot – a place for buses
▪ train depot – a place for trains
▪ storage depot – a place for storing goods
▪ military depot – a place for military supplies
Important examples of depot in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, depot often refers to a place for storing goods or vehicles.
Example of a confusing word: deposit (to place money into a bank account)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Depot is used as a noun in TOEIC grammar questions, often referring to storage or transportation.
depot
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
supply depot
'storage place for supplies', used in logistics and military contexts.
depot of last resort
means 'the final storage place', used when no other options are available.
Differences between similar words and depot
depot
,
terminal
differences
Depot is often a storage place, while terminal is a point for passenger transport.
depot
,
warehouse
differences
Depot is a general storage place, while warehouse is specifically for goods.
Words with the same origin as depot
The origin of depot
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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