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loans
/loʊnz/
Definition
1
Sums of money borrowed from a lender, typically repaid with interest over time.
2
Permissions to temporarily borrow or use items, such as books from a library.
3
Informal transfers of resources expected to be returned, often with strings attached.
Examples
He took out massive student loans to study underwater basket weaving, now he's deeply in debt and still single.
The bank approved her loans faster than her ex approved of bad life choices.
Payday loans are like that friend who lends you $20 but reminds you every five minutes.
In the game of Monopoly, landing on Boardwalk means begging for loans from your broke opponents.