Lend / Borrow
Different meaningsThe person giving something lends it; the person receiving it borrows it. Do not use borrow with the giver as the subject when lend is meant.
Lend
Use when
You give someone something temporarily with the expectation that it will be returned.
Example
“Can you lend me your charger for an hour?”
Borrow
Use when
You receive or use something temporarily from someone else.
Example
“Can I borrow your charger for an hour?”
Quick check
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