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English noun: borrowing

1. borrowing (act) the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source


SamplesThe borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent.


Synonymsadoption


Broader (hypernym)appropriation


Narrower (hyponym)crossover, misappropriation, naturalisation, naturalization

2. borrowing (act) obtaining funds from a lender


Broader (hypernym)dealing, dealings, transaction


Narrower (hyponym)pawn









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