Pawned
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːnd/
Pawned (adj)
- Used when you give an item to a shop as security for a small loan, and you may lose it if you do not repay.
- In chess, moved forward from its starting square, usually one step, as part of the game rules.
Pawned (verb)
- To give an item to a pawn shop as security for a loan, with the option to get it back after repayment.
Examples
- He pawned his watch to get quick money.
- They pawned the ring when they needed a loan.
Pawned (adjective)
Examples
- The pawned item was returned after the loan was paid.
- She kept the pawned item safe until the payment date.