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The library has rules for lending books.
What does Lending mean?
Lending means giving something temporarily to be returned.
Dictionary definition
The act of giving something to someone for a time with the expectation that it will be returned.
Example sentences
Lending in a sentence
medium
Lending a pencil can help a classmate finish work.
hard
A clear lending agreement explains when borrowed items should be returned.
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Practice 1
What does lending mean?
The correct sentence uses lending in context.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lending?
Lending and loaning both involve giving something temporarily.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses lending correctly?
Lending is about giving something for a time so it can be returned.
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Lending
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len · ding · strongest beat: len
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WordLending.
Partnoun.
MeaningLending means giving something temporarily to be returned.
ExampleExample: The library has rules for lending books.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- len · ding
- Strongest beat
- len
- Ending
- ding
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on len.
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Synonyms
Words like Lending
loaninggiving something temporarily
sharingletting someone use something
Antonyms
Opposite words
keepingholding something permanently
borrowingreceiving something temporarily from another person
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Hint for students
Lending means giving something temporarily to be returned.
Common mix-up
Lending is not the same as keeping. Lending means lending means giving something temporarily to be returned.
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Read this model sentence: Lending a pencil can help a classmate finish work. Clue words: pencil, help, classmate. Underline clue words that show why lending fits instead of keeping. Now write one new sentence that shows lending without using the word lending. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show lending?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Lending a pencil can help a classmate finish work." Why does lending fit better than keeping?
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