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Loaning: meaning, definitions and examples

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loaning

 

[ ˈloʊnɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial

The act of lending money or property to someone with the expectation of being paid back in the future.

Synonyms

borrowing, lending

Examples of usage

  • The bank is loaning money to small businesses at a low interest rate.
  • She is loaning her car to her friend for the weekend.
  • We are considering loaning a portion of our savings to invest in the stock market.

Translations

Translations of the word "loaning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empréstimo

🇮🇳 उधार देना

🇩🇪 Verleihung

🇮🇩 peminjaman

🇺🇦 позичання

🇵🇱 pożyczanie

🇯🇵 貸し出し (かしだし)

🇫🇷 prêt

🇪🇸 préstamo

🇹🇷 ödünç verme

🇰🇷 대출 (대출)

🇸🇦 إقراض

🇨🇿 půjčování

🇸🇰 požičiavanie

🇨🇳 借贷 (借贷)

🇸🇮 posojanje

🇮🇸 lánveiting

🇰🇿 қарыз беру

🇬🇪 სესხება

🇦🇿 borc vermək

🇲🇽 préstamo

Etymology

The word 'loaning' originates from the Middle English word 'lone', meaning 'to lend'. The concept of loaning has been a fundamental part of human economic interactions for centuries, as individuals and institutions have provided financial assistance to others in need. The practice of loaning has evolved over time, with modern banking systems playing a major role in facilitating loans for various purposes.

See also: loan, loaner.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,431, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.