borrowing

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: bor-row-ing (3)
English Definition

Taking and using something with the intention of returning it

Example Sentence

Borrowing books from the library is easy.

US IPA /ˈbɑːr.oʊ.ɪŋ/
UK IPA /ˈbɒr.əʊ.ɪŋ/

Synonyms

taking on loan leasing renting copying

Antonyms

lending returning giving