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Meaning of loan
The primary meaning of the word "loan" is an amount of money or other material goods that is given to someone for a period of time, with the expectation that it will be repaid, often with interest.
Etymology of loan
The word "loan" originated from the Old Norse word "lán", which is also related to the Old English word "lēn", both of which are derived from the Proto-Germanic word "launiz", and the Proto-Indo-European root "le-" which meant "to let" or "to leave"
Historically, the word "loan" has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to the act of lending or borrowing something, and its meaning has evolved over time to encompass various forms of borrowing, including financial loans and other types of credit
Synonyms
Definitions
- A thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money
- An act of lending something, especially money
Usage Examples
- The bank approved her loan application and she was able to buy a new house
- He took out a student loan to finance his education
- The company secured a large loan from a group of investors to expand its operations