borrowing

Meanings

• Verb

  To take or receive something temporarily from someone, with the expectation that it will be returned.

  - "He borrowed a book from the library."
  - "She asked to borrow some sugar."

• Verb

  To obtain the use of (an idea, product, or service) from someone for a limited time.

  - "The company borrowed technology from a rival firm."
  - "The artist borrowed inspiration from nature."

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Pronunciation

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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 borrowing
rowing , showing , glowing , owing

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Variants

List of all variants of borrowing that leads to same result
borrowing , borrowings , borrow , borrow trouble , borrowed , borrowed trouble , borrower , borrowers , borrowing trouble , borrows , borrows trouble

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'bregan' meaning 'to carry, bring'. The word 'borrowing' comes from the past participle of 'borrow'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded instance of borrowing money dates back to ancient Babylon around 2000 BC?

2. In medieval Europe, borrowing money at interest was considered a sin by the Catholic Church.

3. The largest borrowing in history was by the United States government during World War II, when it borrowed over $270 billion to finance the war effort.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lending: The act of providing something to be borrowed. Lending is often accompanied by borrowing and forms the basis of many financial transactions.

2. Credit: The ability to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future. Borrowing and credit are closely related concepts, as borrowing often involves obtaining credit.

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Culture

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Borrowing has been a common practice throughout history, from the ancient Greeks and Romans to modern times. It is a fundamental aspect of human relationships and has been explored in literature, art, and music. For example, Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice' deals with the theme of borrowing and its consequences.

How to Memorize "borrowing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of borrowing: imagine asking someone for something, receiving it, and promising to return it.
   - Visualize the concept of borrowing in different contexts, such as borrowing a book from a library or borrowing an idea from a colleague.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'borrowing' with the image of a lending library.
   - Associate the word 'borrowing' with the idea of trust and responsibility.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Borrowing Brings Back Benefits' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of borrowing something and returning it in good condition to help remember the concept.

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