Borrower

usgb/ˈbɔːrəʊər/
noun

A person who gets, asks for or uses something that belongs to someone else for a period of time, with the intention of returning it later.

John is a diligent borrower who always returns library books on time.
Visual representation of "borrower" - A person who gets, asks for or uses something that belongs to someone else for a period of time, with the intention of returning it later.

Often appears as...

  • frequent borrower
  • responsible borrower
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Temporal Possession

Borrower implies temporary possession with the intention to return the item.

Illustration for Temporal Possession
I'm just a borrower of this book; I'll return it next week.
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Not Ownership

The borrower does not own the item, merely uses it for a time.

Illustration for Not Ownership
As a borrower of the car, she couldn't sell it.
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Consensual Agreement

Both the lender and borrower must agree on the borrowing terms.

Illustration for Consensual Agreement
He became a borrower after agreeing to the owner's conditions.
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