There are many words we use incorrectly, and I’ll try to discuss some of the most flagrant ones. Of course I’ll discuss only one or two in each post.

Borrow vs Lend

Borrow: to take and use (something that belongs to someone else) with the intention of returning it.

Hey Ram, I really need some money. Could I borrow it from you?

Lend: to give to someone to use something on the understanding it shall be later returned.

            Hey Ram, I really need some money. Could you lendit to me?

(For my  Hindi-knowing Indian friends: Borrow means udhaar lena, and lend means udhaar dena.)