borrow (Meaning)
borrow (v)
get temporarily
take up and practice as one's own
borrow (v. t.)
To receive from another as a loan, with the implied or expressed intention of returning the identical article or its equivalent in kind; -- the opposite of lend.
To take (one or more) from the next higher denomination in order to add it to the next lower; -- a term of subtraction when the figure of the subtrahend is larger than the corresponding one of the minuend.
To copy or imitate; to adopt; as, to borrow the style, manner, or opinions of another.
To feign or counterfeit.
To receive; to take; to derive.
borrow (n.)
Something deposited as security; a pledge; a surety; a hostage.
The act of borrowing.
Synonyms & Antonyms of borrow
borrow Sentence Examples
- Can I borrow your pen for a moment? I need to jot down a quick note.
- Sarah asked if she could borrow my car for the weekend trip.
- It's common courtesy to ask before you borrow someone else's belongings.
- I'll need to borrow some money from the bank to cover the expenses this month.
- He promised to return the book he borrowed from the library last week.
- Could you borrow me your umbrella? It looks like it might rain soon.
- I'll borrow my neighbor's lawnmower to tidy up our garden this weekend.
- She decided to borrow her friend's dress for the special occasion.
- I forgot my laptop at home; can I borrow yours for the presentation?
- It's important to remember to return what you borrow promptly.
FAQs About the word borrow
get temporarily, take up and practice as one's ownTo receive from another as a loan, with the implied or expressed intention of returning the identical article
embrace,adopt, use, pick up on, copy, follow, utilize, cultivate, take on, assimilate
abandon, surrender, forsake, forsake, give up, surrender, abandon, give up, relinquish, relinquish
Can I borrow your pen for a moment? I need to jot down a quick note.
Sarah asked if she could borrow my car for the weekend trip.
It's common courtesy to ask before you borrow someone else's belongings.
I'll need to borrow some money from the bank to cover the expenses this month.
