What is the meaning of borrowing?

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noun

The appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source.
- usage: "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent"
- synonyms: adoption
Obtaining funds from a lender.

verb

Get temporarily.
- usage: "May I borrow your lawn mower"
- synonyms: borrow
Take up and practice as one's own.
- synonyms: adopt, borrow, take over, take up

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