Simple meaning
What does Loan mean?
A loan is something borrowed that must be given back.
Dictionary definition
Money or something given to someone with an agreement to return it later.
Example sentences
Loan in a sentence
easy
I got a book loan from the school library.
medium
The club took a small equipment loan and returned it on time.
hard
A clear loan agreement explains when and how things are returned.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
returnReturn means give back what was borrowed.
repayRepay means pay back borrowed money.
Word family
Loan word family
Base word
loan
noun
loans
More than one borrowed amount or item.
verb
loaned
Gave as a loan in the past.
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Practice 1
What is a loan?
A loan is temporary and should be paid or returned back.
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