Meaning
To take something that is another person's and give it back later.
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Word origin
From Old English borgian, meaning to lend or take on a promise to return.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- borgian
Grammar
Examples
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Here "borrow" means to take it and give it back later.
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"Borrowed" is the past form of "borrow".
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"Borrows" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 11: borrow, tire, liar and 7 more words.