The words "lend" and "loan" are both related to giving someone money or an item with the expectation that it will be returned, but they are used differently. "Lend" is a verb that describes the act of giving something to someone for a temporary period, while "loan" is usually a noun referring to the thing that is lent, or the act of lending. You can also use "loan" as a verb, but it's less common than using it as a noun.

Here's a breakdown:

Lend:

• Meaning: To give something to someone for a temporary period, expecting its return.
• Usage: It's usually followed by an indirect object (the person receiving) and a direct object (the thing being lent).
• Example 1: Can you lend me your pen? (Meaning: Can you give me your pen temporarily?)
• Example 2: I'll lend you my car for the weekend. (Meaning: I will give you my car for the weekend and you will return it.)
• Example 3: My friend lent me a book. (Meaning: My friend gave me a book temporarily.)

Loan:

• Meaning: The act of lending something, especially money, or the money or item that is lent.
• Usage: Usually used as a noun but can be a verb (less common).
• Example 1 (Noun): I took out a loan to buy a car. (Meaning: I borrowed money from a bank to buy a car.)
• Example 2 (Noun): The loan is due next month. (Meaning: The borrowed money is due next month.)
• Example 3 (Verb): The bank loaned him $10,000. (Meaning: The bank lent him $10,000.)

In short, you lend something to someone, and they receive a loan. Think of it this way: "lend" is the action, and "loan" is the thing.

Happy learning!