Dictionary Entry
borrowed
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Meaning
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Past tense of borrow; having taken and used something belonging to another with the intention of returning it.
Example Sentence
She used a borrowed umbrella because it started raining unexpectedly.
Usage Note
Used to describe an action where something was temporarily taken from someone else, often with the understanding it will be returned. Common in everyday situations like borrowing books, tools, or money.