1.NounAn act or instance of lending, an act or instance of granting something for temporary use.
"Because of the loan that John made to me, I was able to pay my tuition for the upcoming semester."
2.NounA sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).
"All loans from the library, whether books or audio material, must be returned within two weeks.; He got a loan of five thousand pounds."
3.NounThe contract and array of legal or ethical obligations surrounding a loan.
"He made a payment on his loan."
4.NounThe permission to borrow any item.
"Thank you for the loan of your lawn mower."
5.VerbTo lend (something) to (someone).
6.NounAn area of uncultivated ground near a village or farmhouse.