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Meaning of Borrowed
The primary meaning of the word "Borrowed" is something that is taken or received temporarily from someone else.
Definitions
- Taken or received temporarily from someone else, with the intention of returning it
- * Used or adopted from another source, such as a word, phrase, or idea
- * Obtained or received as a loan, such as money or an object
Etymology of Borrowed
The word "Borrowed" comes from the Old English word "borgan", which means to pledge or guarantee, and the suffix "-ed", which forms the past tense and past participle of the verb
The word has been used in English since the 14th century, initially to describe the act of lending or pledging something, and later to describe the act of taking or receiving something temporarily
Example Uses
- The library book was borrowed by a student for a month
- * The company borrowed money from the bank to finance its expansion
- * The artist borrowed ideas from other cultures to create a unique style