borrow

Meaning

to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan

To take something for temporary use with the intention of returning it.

Example Sentences

Can I borrow your pen for a moment?

Can I borrow your pen for a minute?

Example Expressions

borrow time

Synonyms

take, use, loan, rent, obtain, acquire

Entry 1

take, use, loan, rent

Entry 2

take, use, obtain, acquire

Antonyms

lend, give, return, provide

Entry 1

lend, give, return, provide

Entry 2

lend, give, return

Collocations

borrow money, borrow book, borrow time, borrow from, borrow a book, borrow ideas

Entry 1

borrow money, borrow book, borrow time, borrow from

Entry 2

borrow money, borrow a book, borrow ideas, borrow from