This document provides examples of how to use several pairs of verbs in English:
- Borrow and lend refer to temporarily taking or giving something to someone else.
- Remember and forget relate to recalling or failing to recall past actions or information.
- Miss and lose concern failing to hit a target or missing an opportunity versus something being unable to be found or no longer possessed.
This document provides examples of how to use several pairs of verbs in English:
- Borrow and lend refer to temporarily taking or giving something to someone else.
- Remember and forget relate to recalling or failing to recall past actions or information.
- Miss and lose concern failing to hit a target or missing an opportunity versus something being unable to be found or no longer possessed.
This document provides examples of how to use several pairs of verbs in English:
- Borrow and lend refer to temporarily taking or giving something to someone else.
- Remember and forget relate to recalling or failing to recall past actions or information.
- Miss and lose concern failing to hit a target or missing an opportunity versus something being unable to be found or no longer possessed.
- Can I borrow your pen for a minute? - Lisa lent a book to Bart. - He’s borrowed money to buy a new guitar, but - Can/Could you lend me a pen? - Would you mind lending me a pen? he has no idea how he’ll give it back. - Angela borrowed a book from him. - They lent him some money. - Angela borrowed him a book. - They lent some money to him. - Angela borrowed a book for him. - Lend a hand Two placement for the recipient of the action.
Remember [remembered] Forget [forgot, forgotten]
- I forgot locking the door. I can’t remember the action. - I remember locking the door. - I forgot to lock the door. I remember the action. I didn’t lock it. - I remembered to lock the door. - Don’t forget to lock the door. I locked it. - She forgot her sunglasses. - How much do I owe you? - Oh, forget it - it’s nothing!
Miss [missed] Lose [lost, lost]
- He misses her. He feels sad without her. Long for. (static verb takes the nonprogressive verb form) - Sophie will lose her tooth in a day or so. - You might lose your dog if you don’t keep him - Bob missed the basket. inside. - The goalkeeper missed the ball. - Our team needs to play better or we will lose He did not hit target. Fail to catch. the game. - I was late to work because I missed the bus. - Have you lost weight? Fail to catch bus. - I missed the chance to hear that band . - You will lose your temper if you continue this Not take or get the opportunity. way. Expression - be unable to control.