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lending
Lending (noun) means the act or business of giving out loans, whether of money or goods. Example: “Careful lending by the credit union helped many local families start small businesses.”
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The act or business of giving out loans, whether of money or goods.
"Careful lending by the credit union helped many local families start small businesses."
"The bank tightened its lending after the financial crisis."
"Library lending has dropped since the rise of e-books."
How to use lending
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe activity of lending — most often used for banks and libraries.
Common pairings
lending policy
lending rates
lending library
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Frequently asked questions
What does “lending” mean?
The word “lending” means the act or business of giving out loans, whether of money or goods. In plain terms, the activity of lending — most often used for banks and libraries.
How do you use “lending” in a sentence?
Here is “lending” used in a sentence: “The bank tightened its lending after the financial crisis.”
What part of speech is “lending”?
“Lending” is a noun.
Is “lending” a common word?
“Lending” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between lending and borrowing?
Lending is giving out money or goods to someone with the expectation of getting them back, while borrowing is receiving them from someone else. The lender provides and the borrower receives; they are two sides of the same transaction.
What is the difference between lending and loaning?
Both mean giving something out to be returned and are largely interchangeable, though lending is often preferred in British English and in general contexts. Loaning, using "loan" as a verb, is more common in American English, especially for money.
What is the difference between lending and leasing?
Lending means giving out money or goods expecting them to be returned, usually without ongoing payment for their use, whereas leasing grants the use of property, such as a car or building, for regular payments over a set period. A lease is a formal, paid, time-limited arrangement.
What is the difference between lending and credit?
Lending is the act or business of giving out loans, while credit is the arrangement or trust that allows borrowing to happen, letting someone obtain goods or money now and pay later. Lending is the action; credit is the facility that makes it possible.
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