Lend for Dummies

Lend is a word we use when we talk about giving something, like an object or even money, to someone else for a short period of time. It's like when you let a friend borrow your toy or when you give someone a book to read for a little while. When you lend something, you are allowing that person to use or have that thing temporarily, with the understanding that they will give it back to you after they're done. Think of it as being a bit like a library. You know how you can go to the library and borrow books to read? The library lends you the books, meaning they give you the books for a little while, and then you have to return them so that other people can enjoy them too. Similarly, when you lend something to someone, it's like you're being a little library, letting them borrow something for a short time, and then they have to give it back to you when they are done using it. But lending can also mean something else. It can be used in a different way when we talk about giving someone a helping hand or supporting them in some way. For example, if you have a friend who is feeling sad, you can lend them your ear, which means you listen to them and try to understand how they feel. Or if someone needs some advice, you can lend them your thoughts, meaning you share your ideas and suggestions to help them out. So, in simple terms, to lend means to give something to someone for a little while, with the expectation that they will give it back to you when they are finished using it. It's like being a library and allowing others to borrow things for a short time. It's also like lending a helping hand or supporting someone when they need it. So, imagine you are a friendly library, willing to share and support others, and you'll have a good understanding of what "lend" means!