English · Common Verbs
lent
/lɛnt/
[/lɛnt/]
past tense and participle of lend
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'lend': to have given something to someone for a short time.
Example
I lent him my umbrella yesterday and he promised to return it after work today.
I lent him my umbrella yesterday and he promised to return it after work today.
Etymology
From Old English 'lǣnde', past tense of 'lǣnan' (to lend).
How & Where It’s Used
Serves as both past and participle; not to be confused with the season 'Lent'.