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Osee Posted 19 years ago
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borrow or loan money?

Hi there,

Any difference between borrow money or loan money? Thanks.

Osee
  

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Hi, Any difference between borrow money or loan money? Yes, they are opposites. Tom borrows money from Mary.

— Clive

  • Hi, Any difference between borrow money or loan money?
  • Yes, they are opposites.
  • Tom borrows money from Mary.
  • This means that Mary lends money to Tom.
  • 'Loan' is similar to 'lend', ie Mary loans money to Tom.
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Hi,

Any difference between borrow money or loan money?

Yes, they are opposites.

Tom borrows money from Mary.

This means that Mary lends money to Tom. 'Loan' is similar to 'lend', ie Mary loans money to Tom.

Best wishes, Clive
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Hi Clive,

Then what's the difference between loan money and lend money?

It seems that to me "loan money" is more formal or official.

Thank you.

Osee
CliveHi,

Any difference between borrow money or loan money?

Yes, they are opposites.

Tom borrows money from Mary.

This mea
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Hi,

Then what's the difference between loan money and lend money?

It seems that to me "loan money" is more formal or official. Yes, and 'loan' is used more especially for money, while 'lend' is commonly used for other things. The idea of 'loan' is based on the idea that someone eg a bank, gives you 'a loan'.

Cliv
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