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borrowing

/ˈbɑɹoʊɪŋ/ · 9 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. noun

    the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source

    the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent

  2. noun

    obtaining funds from a lender

  3. verb

    get temporarily

    May I borrow your lawn mower?

  4. verb

    take up and practice as one's own

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