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Antonyms for Arrears

Noun: Advancements, payments, settlements

Verb: Discharge, pay off, settle

Sense 1: Advancements (Noun)

Definition: Amounts paid or given in advance.

Example Sentences:

1. He received advancements from his employer to cover his expenses.
2. The company offered financial advancements as an incentive to attract talented employees.

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Sense 2: Payments (Noun)

Definition: Money that is officially given as part of a regular payment or debt.

Example Sentences:

1. The landlord demanded regular payments to avoid accumulating arrears.
2. Her consistent payments helped prevent arrears from accumulating.

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Sense 3: Settlements (Noun)

Definition: Full payment or adjustment.

Example Sentences:

1. The debtor reached an agreement on a series of settlements to clear the arrears.
2. The settlements were made to clear the arrears and resolve the financial dispute.

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Sense 4: Discharge (Verb)

Definition: To pay off or free oneself from a debt.

Example Sentences:

1. He needed to discharge his arrears before applying for a new loan.
2. The debtor managed to discharge the arrears through a successful investment.

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Sense 5: Pay off (Verb)

Definition: To repay the full amount owed.

Example Sentences:

1. She planned to pay off all her arrears within the next month.
2. They were determined to pay off their arrears as soon as possible.

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Sense 6: Settle (Verb)

Definition: To resolve or pay off one's debts.

Example Sentences:

1. It took him a few years to settle all his arrears and become debt-free.
2. They aimed to settle the arrears by negotiating with the creditors.

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