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Loan

noun
/loʊn/

Meaning

a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest

Example Sentences

He took a loan to buy a new car.

She took a loan from the bank to buy a house.

Example Expressions

loan shark

Synonyms

debt, credit, advance, mortgage
Entry 1
debt, credit, advance, mortgage
Entry 2
credit, advance, debt, mortgage

Antonyms

payment, repayment, settlement
Entry 1
payment, repayment
Entry 2
repayment, settlement

Collocations

bank loan, home loan, loan application, take a loan, student loan, repay a loan
Entry 1
bank loan, home loan, loan application
Entry 2
take a loan, bank loan, student loan, repay a loan

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