borrowing Meaning & Definition
What Does Borrowing Mean?
Borrowing is a verb that means present participle and gerund of borrow. It can also mean (Can we verify this sense?) Shoplifting. As a noun, it means An instance of something being borrowed.
Borrowing: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɔrəwɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | adoption, adopt and use |
| Antonyms | carry, give back and lend |
| Plural | borrowings |
Borrowing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of borrow
She is borrowing my pen.
- (Can we verify this sense?) Shoplifting.
Borrowing as a Noun
- An instance of something being borrowed.
- A borrowed word, adopted from a foreign language; loanword.
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 Borrowing
Borrowing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Borrowing
Borrowing in a Sentence
She is borrowing my pen.
to borrow the style, manner, or opinions of another
Can I borrow a sheet of paper?
Word Forms & Grammar
borrowing
borrowing (countable and uncountable, plural borrowings)
Words That Rhyme With Borrowing
Origin of Borrowing
From borrow + -ing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Borrowing
Is borrowing a verb or a noun?
Borrowing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for borrowing?
You can replace borrowing with words such as adoption, adopt and use. See the full list of borrowing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of borrowing?
Words opposite in meaning to borrowing are carry, give back, lend and return.
What is the plural of borrowing?
The plural of borrowing is borrowings.