loan

B2
Pronunciation
/ləʊn/
/loʊn/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

An act or instance of lending, an act or instance of granting something for temporary use.

Synonyms
lending loaning
Example Sentences
  • Because of the loan that John made to me, I was able to pay my tuition for the upcoming semester.
2 Definition

A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).

Synonyms
principal
Example Sentences
  • All loans from the library, whether books or audio material, must be returned within two weeks.
3 Definition

The contract and array of legal or ethical obligations surrounding a loan.

Example Sentences
  • He made a payment on his loan.
4 Definition

The permission to borrow any item.

Example Sentences
  • Thank you for the loan of your lawn mower.
5 Definition

A lonnen.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To lend (something) to (someone).