Meaning
To give something to another person for a while so they can give it back later.
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Word origin
From Old English laenan, meaning to give for a time, from laen, a loan.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- laenan
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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Here "lend" means to give it for a while and get it back.
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"Lent" is the past form of "lend".
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"Lends" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 6: lend, lung, bean and 7 more words.