Definition of borrowing
: something borrowed; especially : a word or phrase adopted from one language into another
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Examples of borrowing in a sentence
He's compiling a list of Japanese borrowings in English.
Students must have their own pencils. Borrowing is not allowed.
Economists predict that there will be increases in government borrowing.
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First Known Use of borrowing
1609
BORROWING Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of borrowing for English Language Learners
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: something that is borrowed; especially : a word or phrase from one language that is used in another language
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: the act of borrowing something; especially : the act of borrowing money
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