Spell Bee Word: borrowing

Basic Details

Word: Borrowing

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The act of taking something from someone with the intention of returning it later.

Synonyms: Lending, taking, requisitioning

Antonyms: Returning, giving back

Idioms and Phrases

1. Borrowed time: A situation where someone continues to exist or survive after a certain point should have ended. Example: "After that accident, he felt like he was living on borrowed time."
2. To borrow trouble: To worry about something that may not happen. Example: "Don't borrow trouble by thinking about all the things that could go wrong."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She was borrowing a book from the library to complete her school project.

Example 2: If you’re borrowing your friend’s bicycle, make sure to return it in good condition.

Example 3: He felt guilty about borrowing money from his parents again.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the practice of borrowing dates back thousands of years? Ancient Mesopotamians used clay tokens to represent loans and debts, showing that borrowing has always been a part of human relationships!

Famous Quote

"A friend is one who borrows my books and also looks at them." Alfred Edward Housman

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "borrowing" mean?

a) Giving something away
b) Taking something with the intention to return it
c) Buying something new
d) Losing something

Answer: b) Taking something with the intention to return it

2. Which of these is a synonym of "borrowing"?

a) Lending
b) Returning
c) Investing
d) Flying

Answer: a) Lending

3. Which word is an antonym of "borrowing"?

a) Taking
b) Returning
c) Finding
d) Passing

Answer: b) Returning

4. Which sentence uses "borrowing" correctly?

a) She is borrowing a pencil from her classmate.
b) He borrows water every day.
c) They borrowed the sun to shine brighter.
d) The cat is borrowing its food.

Answer: a) She is borrowing a pencil from her classmate.

5. Which idiom means to worry about something that may not happen?

a) Borrowed time
b) To borrow trouble
c) A blessing in disguise
d) Jumping the gun

Answer: b) To borrow trouble