borrowed time
borrowed time
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Definitions of borrowed time words
- noun borrowed time an uncertain, usually limited period of time extending beyond or postponing the occurrence of something inevitable. 1
- noun borrowed time (Idiomatic) A period of time whose precise duration is not known but which can be expected to be quite limited, and at the end of which one's situation, benefits, or opportunities will be entirely terminated. 0
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Origin of borrowed time
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900
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Parts of speech for Borrowed time
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
borrowed time popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
borrowed time usage trend in Literature
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