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Lend or Borrow

Which one is the correct sentence?

✓ I'll lend you my phone.
✗ I'll borrow you my phone.

✓ Can I borrow your phone?
✗ Can I lend your phone?

How to use lend correctly

Definition

"Lend" means to let someone use an item that should be given back.

Example

If you want, I can lend you my coat.

I'm giving you the opportunity to borrow my coat.

How to use borrow correctly

Definition

"Borrow" means to take an item from someone that should be given back.

Example

Feel free to borrow my coat.

I'm offering to lend you my coat.

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