Grade 8
(col-lat-er-al) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. something used to secure a loan. it can be property or assets.

Example Sentence

They used their house as collateral for the loan.

More Example Sentences

The bank requires collateral for large loans.

Synonyms

security; guarantee; pledge

Antonyms

no guarantee

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collateral
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Rhymes

  • lateral

  • bilateral
  • collateral
  • trilateral

  • multilateral
  • unilateral