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loan

Pronunciation: [/ləʊn/]

Word

loan: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “financial”

(noun) money that is borrowed and must be paid back, usually with interest. When you borrow money from a bank to buy a house, you take out a loan.

Example

She got a loan from the bank to start her business.

Example

He couldn't afford to repay the loan on time.

Example

Have you ever taken out a loan for a big purchase?

Context: “financial”

(verb) to borrow something, especially money, that must be paid back later. When you ask a friend if you can borrow money from them, you are loaning money from them.

Example

He loaned his friend some money to help with the rent.

Example

She refused to loan her car to her brother as she needed it.

Example

Would you feel comfortable loaning money to a friend?

How to pronounce loan

Pronunciation: [/ləʊn/]

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