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loanword vs loan

loan vs loanword

loanword and loan both are nouns.

loanword is not a verb while loan is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
loanword Yes No No No
loan Yes No Yes No
As nouns, loanword and loan are synonyms defined as:
  • loanword and loan: a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English
loanword (noun) loan (noun)
a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
loanword (verb) loan (verb)
give temporarily; let have for a limited time
Difference between loanword and loan

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