Meaning & Definition of word "Borrowing"

Borrowing

/ˈbɔːroʊɪŋ/

noun:

  • 1. The act of taking and using something belonging to someone else with the intention of returning it.
    • Example: She asked for a borrowing of the book for her research.
  • 2. An amount of money lent to someone for a specified period.
    • Example: The bank approved the borrowing for the new house.
  • 3. The act of adopting ideas, traditions, or elements from one culture into another.
    • Example: The artist's work displays a borrowing from both classical and modern styles.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'borrowing', from 'borrow' + '-ing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

borrow against:

To take a loan using something as collateral.

borrowing capacity:

The maximum amount of money that a person or business can borrow.

a borrowing spree:

An extended period in which someone borrows extensively.

Related Words

loan:

An amount of money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest.

debt:

An obligation to pay money to another party.

lend:

To grant someone the use of something with the expectation of its return.

Slang Meanings of borrowing

Meaning: Borrowing money informally, often from friends.

Example Sentence: I had to borrow a few bucks to get through the week.

Meaning: Feeling of borrowing as a temporary solution.

Example Sentence: I'm just borrowing time until I find a full-time job.