Loaning (Noun)
Meaning
Disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She earned interest on the money that was loaning to her cousin to help him start a new business.
- The bank refused loaning them any more money, citing a lack of credit history.
- The loaning of the antique vase to the museum for the exhibit was done with the stipulation that it be returned promptly after the show.
- The company began loaning its unused office space to the non-profit organization in lieu of rent payments.
- There are risks associated with loaning money to friends, as it can damage the relationship if repayment is not made.