accounts
word · lemma: account
Definition
An account can be a personal or online record you use for a service, such as a bank account or social media account. It can also mean a written or spoken report, or financial records in business.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, learners meet 'account' in digital and banking contexts: 'create an account', 'log into your account', 'bank account'. In business, 'accounts' often means financial records or the accounting department. 'On account of' is a formal expression meaning 'because of'.
Example Sentences
I have two email accounts.
basic
The bank closed our old accounts.
basic
She checks the company accounts every Friday.
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I can't remember which account I used to sign up.
natural
Our accounts are a mess right now after the move.
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I had to reset all my accounts after the security issue.
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