Simple meaning
What does Borrow mean?
Borrow means use something now and give it back later.
Dictionary definition
To take something for a short time and return it later.
Example sentences
Borrow in a sentence
easy
I used borrow in class today.
medium
In our group discussion, we had to borrow ideas respectfully.
hard
The passage shows how people borrow clearly to solve a social problem.
Synonyms
Words like Borrow
communicateUse for sharing information with others.
respondUse for answering or reacting in conversation.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ignoreUse when someone does not respond or engage.
silenceUse when communication stops.
Word family
Borrow word family
Base word
borrow
verb
borrow
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does borrow mean in context?
Borrow means borrow means use something now and give it back later.
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