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borrowed
verb
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Divide borrowed into syllables:

bor · rowed

How to pronounce borrowed:

Definition of borrowed:

borrowed (verb):
to receive with the implied or expressed intention of returning the same or an equivalent
to obtain (something, such as money) on the understanding that it will be returned to the lender

Synonyms for borrowed:

wornold

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