loan — a sum of money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sum of money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest
Pronunciation (IPA): /loʊn/
Example Sentences
- My friend asked for a loan to buy a pizza, but I know he'll 'forget' to pay me back.
- The bank approved his loan application in record time.
- She's been paying off her car loan for three years now.
loan
NOUN[/loʊn/]
a sum of money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest
The bank officer approves a loan so the young couple can finally buy their first home.
Call for a loan on the phone to make it your own!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old Norse 'lán', meaning 'to lend'. It emerged from Viking trading culture, where the borrowing and lending of goods was a common commercial practice that shaped the terminology.
Breakdown
Old Norse lán (to lend) → English loan. The root lán directly corresponds to the action of temporarily providing something with the expectation of return.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friend asked for a loan to buy a pizza, but I know he'll 'forget' to pay me back.”
“The bank approved his loan application in record time.”
“She's been paying off her car loan for three years now.”
“Can you loan me your brain? Mine seems to be on vacation today.”
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