borrowed

Meanings

• Verb

  To take or obtain something, typically with someone's permission.

  - "I will borrow your book when you finish with it."
  - "Can I borrow a pen from you?"

• Verb

  To obtain the use of (something) for a short time.

  - "He borrowed a car from his neighbor."
  - "She borrowed some money from the bank."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɑɹoʊd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

carry , give back , lend , return

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Synonyms

adopt , use

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with borrowed
orrow , boro , morrow

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Variants

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borrow , borrow trouble , borrowed , borrowed trouble , borrower , borrowers , borrowing , borrowing trouble , borrows , borrows trouble , borrowed time , borrowed times , be living on borrowed time , live on borrowed time

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Etymology

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Old English 'biorganan' meaning 'to arm, equip', derived from 'beorht' meaning 'bright' and 'ganan' meaning 'to go'. The modern meaning is from the Middle English 'borrowen' meaning 'to take on loan'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in medieval Europe, borrowing a horse was a common practice among knights?

2. In ancient Greece, borrowing was considered a sign of wealth and generosity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lending: The act of providing something for someone else to use, typically with the expectation of receiving it back.

2. Credit: The ability to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.

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Culture

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Borrowing is a common practice in various aspects of life, including literature, where authors often borrow ideas, themes, and characters from other works. In music, sampling and borrowing elements from other songs is a common practice. In law, borrowing refers to the transfer of property or funds with the intention of repayment. In art, the concept of borrowing is explored in various forms, such as appropriation art.

How to Memorize "borrowed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of taking something from someone, with their permission.
   - Imagine borrowing a book from a library.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of obtaining something temporarily.
   - Think of borrowing a car for a day.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Borrowing Books Brings Joy' to remember the meaning of borrow.
   - Create a mental image of borrowing an object and returning it later.

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