Borrower Meaning
/ˈbɔɹəʊə/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounOne who borrows.
Sentence Examples
I know that interest rates are fixed in accordance to the borrower's business risk.
Neither a borrower nor a lender be.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The bank requires the ____ to sign a contract before receiving the loan.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ must return the library books within exactly two whole weeks.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English borower, borewer, borwere, equivalent to borrow + -er (agent suffix).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"But if other negative factors are operating simultaneously, or if the borrower's financial status is weak to start with, then one extra adverse development is more likely to affect returns on the loan."
— 1984, Journal of Banking & Finance, volume 8, page 158:
"This term became popular from the late 1960s onwards, languages being neatly divided between borrowers and calquers."
— 2002, Manfred Görlach, Still More Englishes, page 144:
"For most student loan issues, borrowers work with loan servicers hired by the department rather than directly with FSA staff."
— 2025 October 1, Annie Ma, “How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Department”, in AP News:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The bank requires the ____ to sign a contract before receiving the loan.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ must return the library books within exactly two whole weeks.