Looking for the meaning of the word LOAN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LOAN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Loan
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (also denoting a gift from a superior): from Old Norse lán, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch leen, German Lehn, also to lend
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ləʊn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Short Definition:money borrowed
Examples:- borrowers can take out a loan for £84,000
Word: Loan
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ləʊn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
lend (a sum of money or item of property)
Short Definition:lend
Examples:- the computer was loaned to us by the theatre
- he knew Rab would not loan him money
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