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borrowing

noun

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

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Word length
9
Starts with
B
Ends with
G
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
A1

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noun

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

    “the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent”

noun

  1. obtaining funds from a lender

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the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent

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