borrower
noun
Simple meaning
A person who takes something with the plan to give it back later.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɑɹoʊɚ
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noun
One who borrows.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “The bank customer is a borrower who needs to repay the loan.”noun
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