loan
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- pronunciation:
- lon
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
that which is lent or borrowed.
They received a loan of half a million dollars to start their business.He was having difficulty paying back his loan.The car is not mine; it's just a loan.- similar words:
- advance, credit, loaner, principal
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| definition 2: |
the act of lending.
Her parents' loan of the money for the house was greatly appreciated.- synonyms:
- financing
- similar words:
- bankrolling, usury
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| related words: |
accommodation |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
loans, loaning, loaned |
| definition 1: |
to give temporarily.
Can you loan me a jacket and tie to wear to the restaurant?- synonyms:
- lend
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| definition 2: |
to lend (money), usu. at a rate of interest.
He thinks the bank won't loan money to someone like him.- synonyms:
- lend
- similar words:
- accommodate, back, bankroll, finance, float
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to make a loan or loans.
The banks are not loaning these days if they perceive any risk.- synonyms:
- lend
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