noun

loan

loan, advance, credit

I need to take out a loan for a new car.

I need to take out a loan for a new car.

The bank approved my loan application.

The bank approved my loan application.

a loan ((for sth.)) a sum of money for (sth.) I need a loan for a new car.

a loan ((from sb./sth.)) a sum of money from (sb./sth.) She got a loan from the bank.

Synonyms: credit, advance, mortgage; Antonyms: repayment, deposit, gift

From Old Norse 'lán' (loan), related to Old English 'lǣn', from which 'lend' also derives.

When you are a'LONE' with no money, you might need a LOAN.

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