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Loan vs. Lend

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"Loan" vs. "Lend" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both refer to giving someone money on the condition that it will be paid back. However, 'loan' can function as both a noun and a verb, while, 'lend' is always a verb.

Differences

'Loan' can be both a noun and a verb, whereas, 'lend' is always a verb. Check out the following examples:

This website offers different loans and financial aids.

How can you possibly lend her $500,000?

Similarities

Both refer to giving someone a large amount of money on the condition that it will be paid back. Look at the examples below:

What kind of loans do you have?

I'm sorry, but I cannot lend you this much now.

Are They Interchangeable?

If they are both verbs, they can be used interchangeably, but remember that when 'loan' is a noun, it can be replaced with 'lend'. Compare:

✓ My manager is no longer able to lend me money.

✓ My manager is no longer able to loan me money.

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