Meaning of the word borrower in English
What does borrower mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
borrower
US /ˈbɑːr.oʊ.ɚ/
UK /ˈbɒr.əʊ.ər/
Noun
1.
a person or organization that takes money from a bank or other financial institution with the intention of repaying it, usually with interest
Example:
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The bank assesses the creditworthiness of each potential borrower.
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As a first-time borrower, she found the loan application process daunting.
2.
a person who takes and uses something belonging to someone else with the intention of returning it
Example:
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The library keeps a record of all borrowers and their borrowed books.
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He was a frequent borrower of tools from his neighbors.