borrowed

bor-rowed · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense and past participle of borrow; having taken something with the intention of returning it.

  2. 2.

    (adjective) Taken from another source; not original.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    borrowed time — time beyond what was expected
  • •
    borrowed plumes — things taken from others to enhance one's appearance or status

Related words

See also: borrow, borrowing, lend

Etymology

Past tense form of "borrow," from Old English "borgian" (to borrow, pledge).