loans

loan

A sum of money borrowed that is expected to be paid back with interest.

Example

"He took out a personal loan to cover the cost of car repairs."

💡 Memory Tip

A LOAN is something you're lent. You borrow it and must return it.

Etymology

From Old Norse 'lan' meaning 'thing lent' — something temporarily given to be returned.

Common Misspellings

lonelaonloenloann

Related Terms

debtprincipalcollateral

See Also

interest

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