Money and banking / A2

BOR-oh/ˈbɒrəʊ/

To borrow is to take something for a short time and give it back. You borrow from a person: Can I borrow your book? The other person lends it. Learners mix borrow and lend every day. Rent is for money and a longer period (rent a flat).

Meaning

To take something for a short time and then return it.

Examples

• “Can I borrow your pen?”
• “I borrowed a charger from a friend.”
• “Don’t forget to return what you borrow.”

Good to know

borrow from someone. lend to someone. You borrow; they lend.

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