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lent

/lɛnt/
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Lent is a special period in the Christian calendar that lasts for about forty days. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends before Easter Sunday. During Lent, many Christians choose to give up certain foods or activities to reflect, pray, and prepare for Easter.

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"lent" as noun

1 - A period of the ecclesiastical year preceding Easter, traditionally involving temporary abstention from certain foods and pleasures.

2 - The second term of the academic year at some British schools.

"lent" as verb

1 - To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.

2 - To make a loan.

3 - To be suitable or applicable, to fit.

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1 - loan
2 - loan obtained
3 - granted
4 - provided
5 - given
6 - taken
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Antonyms
1 - fast
2 - quick
3 - swift
4 - slow
5 - urgent
6 - late
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