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What Does Borrowed Mean?

Adjective

  • Something that is taken from someone else, usually with permission.

Verb

  • To take something from someone with the intention of giving it back later.
  • To use something that belongs to someone else for a short time.

Borrowed — Full Explanation

Borrowed means you take something that belongs to someone else for a short time. For example, if you borrow a book from the library, you can read it and then return it.

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Related Words

share lend take friend

Borrowed Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
उधार (udhaar)

udhaar

उधार लिया (udhaar liya)

udhaar liya

उधार (udhaar)

udhaar

kannada
ಕೋರುವ (kōruva)

kōruva

ಕೋರುವ (kōruva)

kōruva

ಕೋರುವಿಕೆ (kōruvike)

kōruvike

bengali
ধার নেওয়া

dhar neya

ঋণ নেওয়া

rin neya

ধার করা

dhar kora

spanish
prestado

prestado

prestado en español

prestado

tomado en español

tomado

Borrowed in Sentences

  • I borrowed a book from the library.
  • She borrowed my toy for a day.
  • He borrowed crayons to color a picture.
  • We borrowed a game to play with friends.
  • They borrowed a bike to ride in the park.

💬 Borrowed Chat: Listen In!

Finding the Missing Pencil

Asha: "I can’t find my favorite pencil anywhere! It was right here."

Ravi: "Did you check under your book? Sometimes things hide there."

Asha: "Oh! What if someone borrowed it?"

Ravi: "Hmm, like when I borrowederaser from you last week?" that cool

Asha: "Yes! But did you remember to give it back?"

Ravi: "Of course! I borrowed it for a day and then returned it."

Asha: "Okay, so if someone borrowed my pencil, they should give it back too!"

Ravi: "Let’s ask around and find out. I hope it’s not lost!"

Asha: "Me too! If it’s borrowed, I’ll just remind them to return it."

Ravi: "Yeah! That’s how borrowing works, right?"

Asha: "Exactly! It’s fun to share, as long as we get things back!"

Frequently Asked Questions About Borrowed

What does 'borrowed' mean?
'Borrowed' means to take something from someone with the promise to give it back later.
How do you pronounce 'borrowed'?
You pronounce 'borrowed' like this: 'bore-ohd'.
What is the origin of the word 'borrowed'?
The word 'borrowed' comes from the Old English word 'borgian', which means to lend or to take on loan.
What is the meaning of 'borrowed' in Hindi?
The word 'borrowed' in Hindi is 'उधार लिया' (Udhār liyā).

Facts & Quotes About Borrowed

Fact: Did you know? When you borrow something, you promise to return it! It's a way to share and help each other.
Proverb: A friend in need is a friend indeed. (This means true friends help each other.)
Quote: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi