LEND sth (TO someone) / LEND someone something Meaning: Give something to somebody temporarily but then they have to return it. Michael lent his computer to Charlie for the weekend. Quick, can you lend me a pen? I lent the money to Nicola! It wasn't a gift! I'm expecting her to give it back. BORROW… Continue reading What’s the Difference? (2): Lend vs. Borrow
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What’s the Difference? (1): Forget vs. Leave
NB. This explanation refers to British English. Here’s the situation: You get to your English class and you realise you have forgotten to bring your notebook. Yikes! You can either tell your teacher, “Sorry, I’ve forgotten my notebook,” or, “Sorry, I’ve left my notebook at home.” However, you CAN’T say, “Sorry, I’ve forgotten my notebook… Continue reading What’s the Difference? (1): Forget vs. Leave