Like “teach” and “learn”, “lend” and “borrow” determine the relationship. Your professor teaches you. You learn.
You lend your friend ten dollars. Your friend borrows 10$ from you.
✅ Lend:
To give something to someone for a defined period. Ex: I am going to lend you this book. Please don’t lose it!
✅ Borrow:
To receive something from someone for a defined period.
Ex: Listen, I can’t find my wallet and I’m going to miss my flight. There’s a taxi waiting downstairs. I need to borrow 50$. I promise to pay you back next week.
Have you ever confused these verbs?
Let's practice!
Select the correct verb:
1) I (lent / borrowed) Ralph 50$. He said he will pay me back tomorrow.
2) Don’t ever do that again! Ralph (lent / borrowed) 50$ from me two months ago. He said the same thing, and I haven’t heard from him since.
3) Excuse me, could I (lend / borrow) your pen for just one second?
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