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loan

noun verb

A word borrowed from another language; e.g. ‘blitz’ is a German word borrowed into modern English

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
L
Ends with
N
Contains
OA
Scrabble score
4
CEFR level
B2

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A word borrowed from another language; e.g. ‘blitz’ is a German word borrowed into modern English

noun

  1. The temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

verb

  1. Give temporarily; let have for a limited time

    “I will lend you my car”

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Example Sentences

I will lend you my car
Loan me some money

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