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borrowed Meaning & Definition

/ˈbɒɹəʊd/

What Does Borrowed Mean?

Borrowed is used as an adjective meaning Having been borrowed. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of borrow. As a verb, it means To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.

Word Facts for Borrowed

Part of speech	adjective, verb
Pronunciation	//ˈbɒɹəʊd//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	adopt and use
Antonyms	carry, give back and lend

Borrowed Definition (Adjective)

Having been borrowed.

Borrowed as a Verb

simple past and past participle of borrow

Verb

To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
To take money from a bank under the agreement that the bank will be paid over the course of time.
To adopt (an idea) as one's own.
to borrow the style, manner, or opinions of another
To adopt a word from another language.
In a subtraction, to deduct (one) from a digit of the minuend and add ten to the following digit, in order that the subtraction of a larger digit in the subtrahend from the digit in the minuend to which ten is added gives a positive result.
(Upper Midwestern United States) To lend.
To temporarily obtain (something) for (someone).
To feign or counterfeit.
(obsolete except in ballads) To secure the release of (someone) from prison.
To receive (something) from somebody, with little possibility of returning it.
Can I borrow a sheet of paper?

Synonyms of Borrowed

adopt use

Borrowed synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Borrowed

carry give back lend return

Borrowed in a Sentence

to borrow the style, manner, or opinions of another

Can I borrow a sheet of paper?

Word Forms & Grammar

borrowed

Words That Rhyme With Borrowed

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Borrowed Pronunciation

You say borrowed as //ˈbɒɹəʊd//. It has 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Borrowed

Is borrowed an adjective or a verb?

Borrowed is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for borrowed?

Words with a similar meaning to borrowed include adopt and use. See the full list of borrowed synonyms and antonyms.