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Do you “loan” money or “lend” it?
“Lend” is typically a verb and “loan” is a noun.
However, they are often used interchangeably.
The past tense of “loan” is “loaned.”
The past tense of “lend” is “lent.”
“I need a loan to get a car.” “The bank loaned me the money.”
“Please lend me some money.” “My friend lent me ten dollars.”
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