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borrower

Pronunciation: [ˈbɔːroʊər]

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Learn how to use borrower in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce borrower

Pronunciation: [ˈbɔːroʊər]

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