borrower
Pronunciation: [ˈbɔːroʊər]
Word
Context: “finance”
(noun) a person or group that takes money from a bank or lender with the promise to pay it back later. Imagine if you wanted to buy a toy, but didn’t have enough money, so you ask someone for help and agree to give it back.
Example
The borrower was happy when the bank approved their loan for a new car.
Example
The borrower couldn't pay back the money they borrowed, so they got into trouble.
Example
Who is the borrower in this loan agreement?
Context: “literature”
(noun) a person who gets a book or item from a library with the intention of returning it later. If you want to read a book you don't own, you can borrow it from the library.
Example
As a frequent borrower, she always returned her library books on time.
Example
The borrower forgot to return the movies on the due date.
Example
Are you a borrower at this library?
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