C1
creditor vs debtor
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| creditornoun/ˈkred.ɪ.tər/ | Meaning a person or company that someone owes money to | Goes with pay creditors | Example As the main creditor, the bank can sell the house if he stops paying. |
| debtornoun/ˈdet.ər/ | Meaning a person, company or country that owes money to someone | Goes with debtor and creditor | Example The court allowed the debtor more time to repay what he owed. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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