borrow
Translation
to borrow
Examples
Can I borrow your pen?
Can I borrow your pen?
He borrowed the idea from a book.
He borrowed the idea from a book.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) 〈from sb./sth.〉 to take and use (sth.) belonging to sb. else I borrowed a book from the library.
Similar Words
Synonyms: take, use; Antonyms: lend, give
Etymology
From Old English 'borgian', meaning 'to lend, be surety for'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'borrow' is the opposite of 'lend'. You borrow FROM someone, and someone lends TO you.