Loan
Pronunciation: /ˈloʊn/
Loan (noun)
- Money that you borrow from a bank or person and must pay back.
- Something that is given for temporary use and must be returned.
Examples
- She applied for a loan to buy a car.
- The bank approved his loan request.
Common collocations: apply for a loan, approve a loan, loan agreement, interest on a loan, on loan
Loan (verb)
- To give something to someone for a short time, expecting it back.
Examples
- She will loan him her bicycle for the weekend.
- Can you loan me your pen?