BORROW AND LEND LESSON

borrow vs. lend

Borrow is a regular verb that means "get something from someone, intending to give it back after a short time".

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what borrow means?

When I want to use BORROW in a sentence, it's important to mention yourself before using "borrow".
e.x. Can I borrow your laptop, please?
I borrowed a book to read at the beach.​

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can i borrow $2?

Lend is an irregular verb that means "give something to someone for a short time, expecting that you will get it back".

The past simple is lent.

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what lend means?

When I want to use LEND in a sentence I have to mention the other person before "lend".
e.x. Can you lend me your laptop, please?
The library lent me a book yesterday.

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can you lend me your foot for a second? i'm kidding.

so, basically...

You use "borrow" when you are expected to get or receive something from someone.
And you use "lend" when you are the one expected to give something to someone.

Lender

Borrower