BORROWING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of BORROWING
To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
To take money from a bank under the agreement that the bank will be paid over the course of time.
To adopt (an idea) as one's own.
"to borrow the style, manner, or opinions of another"
An instance of something being borrowed.
A borrowed word, adopted from a foreign language; loanword.
Examples of BORROWING in a Sentence
- "to borrow the style, manner, or opinions of another"
Word Details
Is BORROWING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BORROWING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BORROWING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BORROWING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | o | r | r | o | w | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BORROWING
100 words from the letters in BORROWING
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How to Use BORROWING in Word Games
BORROWING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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