loan
Translation
loan, advance, credit
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
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.
Similar Words
Synonyms: credit, advance, mortgage; Antonyms: repayment, deposit, gift
Etymology
From Old Norse 'lán' (loan), related to Old English 'lǣn', from which 'lend' also derives.
Memory Tips
When you are a'LONE' with no money, you might need a LOAN.