What the different between "lend" and "borrow"?

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ct.lau  #511134  Thu, 08 May 08 10:29 AM

I lend his book

and My book was borrow from him.

the book belongs to him,it's right?

 and could you give me some vocab,which are usual

 Thanks a lot

  
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Mister Micawber  #511152  Thu, 08 May 08 11:16 AM
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Hello, CT.

You need to be more careful typing or check your grammar.  The sentences should read:

I borrowed his book -- It's his, and I will use it

He borrowed my book -- It's mine, and he will use it

He lent me his book -- It's his, and I will use it

I lent him my book -- It's mine, and he will use it

My book was borrowed by him -- It's mine, and he will use it

His book was borrowed by me -- It's his, and I will use it


Now, what vocabulary are you seeking?

  
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Philip  #515594  Mon, 19 May 08 01:15 PM
Basically, we lend something to someone and borrow something from someone.

The program director of a trip that I just returned from used 'lend' when I would have used 'borrow'.  He is from Wales, so that may be common there.
  
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