Meaning of the word lent in English

What does lent mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lent

US /lent/
UK /lent/

Verb

past simple and past participle of lend

Example:
I lent him my car for the weekend.
She had lent all her books to her friends.

Noun

the period of forty days before Easter, during which many Christians traditionally fast or give up something they enjoy

Example:
During Lent, some people choose to abstain from certain foods.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.