borrow
Pronunciation: [ˈbɔroʊ]
Word
Context: “finance”
(verb) to take something from someone with the intention of giving it back later. This is often money or objects like books and tools. You ask to borrow because you need it for a short time.
Example
I will borrow a book from the library to read over the weekend.
Example
She didn't borrow the money because she was afraid she couldn't pay it back.
Example
Can I borrow your pen to finish this homework?
Context: “learning”
(verb) to use someone else's idea or words in your own work. This is common in school when you want to write about something interesting that someone else has said.
Example
He decided to borrow some ideas from famous authors for his story.
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You shouldn't borrow someone else's work without giving them credit.
Example
Is it okay to borrow ideas from my friend's project?
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