loaner
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4.5
- noun
- /ˈloʊnər/
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prestamista
- The bank became the primary loaner for small businesses seeking expansion funds.
Examples
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The local financial firm is known as a reliable loaner, helping people secure funds for their projects.
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For students who don't have devices, the school will need loaner devices.
Academic text (2013) -
Anyway, um, it turned out to be one of those award show loaners.
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In order to survive, I need to go to underground loaners to get a loan.
Blog text (7) -
Crowfoot was a noted trunkard, a loaner and in massive debt.
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In most cases, the check permits a lender entry into the loaner's bank account through electronic means to deposit or pay back the loan.
Blog text (22) -
When her trumpet needed repairs, the local store rented Isabella a loaner instrument so that she could continue practicing at home.
Academic text (2013) -
As a reputable loaner, the credit union offers low-interest rates to its members.
Synonyms
118
2.5
A person or company that gives money to someone and asks for it back later
76
3.0
A person or organization that someone owes money to
21
4.8
A person who gives people money and charges very high illegal fees
7
6.0
A person who lends money and sells the borrower's items if the loan is not repaid
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3.5
A business that lends money to people or small businesses
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3.7
A bank or company that gives money to people and businesses to pay back
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6.1
A person or company that gives money and charges very high interest
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9.9
A person who lends money and charges very high interest
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8.1
A person or company that lends money for a house and can take the house if you do not repay
A company that gives small loans to people who cannot get bank loans
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Loaner comes from the simple word loan (meaning 'to lend') plus the ending -er, which means 'one who does something'. So a loaner is literally 'one who gives a loan', which is why banks or other lenders can be called loaners.