the act of lending; a grant of the temporary use of something

the loan of a book.

something lent or furnished on condition of being returned, esp. a sum of money lent at interest

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loanword.

to make a loan of; lend

Will you loan me your umbrella?

to lend (money) at interest.

to make a loan or loans; lend. ?

on loan

borrowed for temporary use

How many books can I have on loan from the library at one time?

temporarily provided or released by one's regular employer, superior, or owner for use by another

Our best actor is on loan to another movie studio for two films.

verb

borrow

noun

accommodation , advance , allowance , credit , extension , floater , investment , mortgage , time payment , trustnotes:lone means lacking companions or being the only one; a loan is something lent for temporary use or a sum of money lent , usually with interest

verb

accommodate , advance , allow , credit , lay on one , lend , let out , provide , score , scratch , stake , touchnotes:lone means lacking companions or being the only one; a loan is something lent for temporary use or a sum of money lent , usually with interest , accommodation , borrow , mortgage