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Difference between Lend and Borrow

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Difference between lend and borrow
“Lend” means to give something to somebody to use for a period of time. To "borrow" means to take someone else's property for a period of time, use it, and then return it.
  • The person who lends something is the one who owns it and allows others to use it.
  • The person who borrows the item does not own it and must return it after use. 
Here are examples of how each word is used in context. 

Sentences with Borrow
  • Can I borrow your telephone?
  • She borrowed my car yesterday 
  • We allowed students to borrow pens and pencils if they returned them before the end of the day.
Sentences with Lend! 
  • I can lend you this book if you want to read: this means you can borrow this book( from me)
  • Please lend me your bike,  I am running late to school...
  •  Never say this: Please borrow me your bike
  • My older sister lends me the earrings for the Birthday party..
  • Never say this: My older sister borrows me earings for the birthday party

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