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lent a hand

lent a hand is the simple past and past participle of lend a hand.

Meaning of lend a hand

Verb

lend a hand (third-person singular simple present lends a hand, present participle lending a hand, simple past and past participle lent a hand)

  1. (idiomatic) To help or assist, especially voluntarily.
    • If we all lend a hand, the work will go quickly.

Questions about lent a hand

What is lent a hand the simple past and past participle of?
Lent a hand is the simple past and past participle of lend a hand.

Words near lent a hand in the dictionary

  1. lensometry
  2. lensperson
  3. lenswoman
  4. lenswomen
  5. lent
  6. lent a hand
  7. lent an ear
  8. lent itself to
  9. Lent lilies
  10. Lent lily
  11. Lent term

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