Mistake: Lend and Loan
loan can be a noun or verb.
Examples
- He loaned me money.
Key rules
- Lend is a verb meaning give for a time: lend me your pen
- Loan can be a noun (a sum borrowed) or a verb, especially in formal use
- In everyday speech, lend is more common as the verb
Common mistakes
- He lent money to me → He lent me money
- Can you lend a pen? → Can you lend me a pen?
Use cases
- Asking to borrow things
- Banking and finance
- Formal writing
💡 Tip: Use lend for everyday requests and loan for formal financial contexts.