LOAN
/ləʊn/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of LOAN
An act or instance of lending, an act or instance of granting something for temporary use.
"Because of the loan that John made to me, I was able to pay my tuition for the upcoming semester."
A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).
"All loans from the library, whether books or audio material, must be returned within two weeks."
The contract and array of legal or ethical obligations surrounding a loan.
"He made a payment on his loan."
To lend (something) to (someone).
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Examples of LOAN in a Sentence
- "Because of the loan that John made to me, I was able to pay my tuition for the upcoming semester."
- "All loans from the library, whether books or audio material, must be returned within two weeks."
- "He made a payment on his loan."
Word Details
Is LOAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LOAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LOAN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LOAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | o | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LOAN
10 words from the letters in LOAN
3-letter words
How to Use LOAN in Word Games
LOAN is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LOAN is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LOAN to find 10 additional valid words.