How to Use "Borrow" with Example Sentences

borrow (v): to take something that belongs to someone else usually with the promise of returning it at a later time

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Used with adverbs:

"We had to borrow heavily from the bank to buy this house."
(heavily)

"Our neighbors often borrow things from us."
(often, frequently, occasionally)

"The author borrowed ideas freely from other writers."
(freely)

"You already borrowed some money from me."
(already)

"She always borrows my car."
(always)

Used with prepositions:

"He had to borrow money from his parents."
(from)

Example sentences:

"May I borrow your car?"

"Stop borrowing money from people and get a job."

"How much do you need to borrow?"