Borrow and Break

Borrow

Borrow verb - To take for one's own use (something originated by another).

Break and borrow are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Break" instead a verb "Borrow".

Nearby Words: borrowing, borrower

Break

Break verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.

Borrow and break are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Borrow" instead a verb "Break".

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

power borrow power break power
line borrow line break line
time borrow time break time
game borrow game break game
Other words: sword, shields.
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