Pronunciation

/rɪnt/

Definitions

Noun

• 1. The money paid regularly for the use of something, especially real estate, as a tenant. Example: “He was responsible for paying rent on the apartment.”
• 2. (informal) The act of hiring or borrowing something for a period, often with the agreement to pay a fee. Example: “She rented a car for her vacation.”

Verb

• 1. To lease or hire something for a specified period, typically with regular payments. Example: “The landlord agreed to rent us the house for a year.”
• 2. (informal) To hire a person for a short time or on an as-needed basis. Example: “They rented a graphic designer for their marketing campaign.”

Adjective

• Describing the quality of being suitable for temporary use or occupancy without ownership. Example: “The rental car was in good condition.”

Phrases

• “Pay rent on time” means to fulfill the financial obligation of renting a property.
• “Rent control” refers to government regulations limiting the amount landlords can charge for rent.
• “Rent-to-own” is a scheme where a tenant has the option to buy the property after a certain period.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “He had to find a new place to rent after his lease expired.”
• Verb: “She rents out her spare room to a college student.”
• Adjective: “The rental properties in the city are usually well-maintained.”

Synonyms

• Lease
• Hire
• Let
• Sublet
• Rent out
• Leasehold
• Tenure
• Hire purchase

Antonyms

• Own
• Purchase
• Sell
• Freehold