B2
borrower vs lender
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| borrowernoun/ˈbɑːr.oʊ.ər/ | Meaning a person or organization that takes money or something else and agrees to give it back | Goes with potential borrowers | Example The bank checks that each borrower can afford the monthly payments. |
| lendernoun/ˈlen.dər/ | Meaning a person or organization that gives money to someone who must pay it back later | Goes with mortgage lender | Example Banks are the biggest mortgage lenders in the country. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
They borrowed the money from a commercial , not a bank.