That old charger is no good; I borrowed a spare one.
That old charger is no good; I borrowed a spare one.
English
borrow
ˈbɑːr.oʊ
Meaning: to receive and use something that belongs to someone else with the intention of returning it
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | borrow |
| 3rd person singular present | borrows |
| Present participle | borrowing |
| Past | borrowed |
| Will future | will borrow |
| Going-to future | going to borrow |
| Imperative negative | don't borrow / do not borrow |
Example sentences
I borrowed a book from the library.
I borrowed a book from the library.
If you don't have a pen, you can borrow ours.
If you don't have a pen, you can borrow ours.
My little sister always borrows my clothes without asking.
My little sister always borrows my clothes without asking.
You can borrow my car so long as you drive carefully.
You can borrow my car so long as you drive carefully.
Usage Notes
Usually followed by 'from'. It implies a temporary arrangement where the item is returned later.
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