borrowed
UK: ˈbɒr.əʊd | US: ˈbɑːr.oʊd
vt. 1. To take or receive something temporarily with the intention of returning it.
vt. 2. To adopt or take (an idea, custom, or word) from another source.
vt. 3. (Mathematics) To perform a digit transfer in subtraction when the minuend digit is smaller than the subtrahend digit.
The word "borrow" originates from Old English borgian, meaning "to lend or be surety for," derived from Proto-Germanic burgōną ("to pledge, protect"). Over time, its meaning shifted to focus on the act of taking something temporarily. The suffix -ed marks the past tense, forming "borrowed" as the simple past and past participle. The semantic evolution reflects the reciprocal nature of lending and borrowing in early Germanic societies, where trust (pledge) was central to such transactions.
She borrowed a book from the library last week.
English has borrowed many words from French and Latin.
He had to borrow money to start his business.
In arithmetic, you often need to borrow when subtracting large numbers.
The artist borrowed techniques from Renaissance painters.