Cool MateMeaning of Tenant
a person who pays rent for the use of a room, building, land, etc. to the person who owns it
In simple words: A person who pays rent to live in a place.
Tenant in a sentence
- They had evicted their tenants for non-payment of rent.
- The decorating was done by a previous tenant.
- tenant farmers *(= ones who do not own their own farms)*
- The property is currently occupied by a life tenant.
- conflicts that might arise between landlord and tenant
- the sale of council houses to sitting tenants
How to use Tenant
Use 'tenant' in neutral contexts when referring to people renting a home or office. It's not appropriate in formal legal contexts where specific terms are required.
Grammar pattern
tenant + of + property
Memory hint
Sounds like 'ten net' — imagine a fisherman catching fish in a net for his home.
Related words
Collocations with Tenant
Synonyms for Tenant
- renter
- leaseholder
- occupant
- lodger
- lessee
Common mistakes with Tenant
- Confused with 'tenant' vs 'tenet'
- Using 'tenants' when referring to a single individual
- Incorrectly using 'tenant' for someone who owns property
Tenant appears in
Tenant in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مستأجر
شخص يدفع إيجارًا للعيش في مكان ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভাড়াটিয়া
যে ভাড়া দিয়ে কোনো জায়গায় থাকে।
- GermanDeutsch
Mieter
Jemand, der Miete zahlt, um in einer Wohnung oder einem Haus zu wohnen.
- SpanishEspañol
Inquilino
Alguien que paga renta por vivir en un lugar.
- Persianفارسی
مستأجر
شخصی که برای زندگی در یک مکان اجاره میدهد.
- FrenchFrançais
Locataire
Quelqu'un qui paie un loyer pour habiter quelque part.
- Hindiहिन्दी
किरायेदार
वह व्यक्ति जो किसी जगह पर रहने के लिए किराया देता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Inquilino, Affittuario
Una persona che paga l'affitto per vivere in un posto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Inquilino
Alguém que paga aluguel para morar em um lugar.
- RussianРусский
Tenant
A person who pays rent to live in a place.
- Urduاردو
کرایہ دار
وہ شخص جو کسی جگہ رہنے کے لیے کرایہ دیتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
租户, 房客, 承租人
Someone who pays rent to live in a place.
More words like Tenant
- Occupant
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Tenant
What does Tenant mean?
A person who pays rent to live in a place.
What is the definition of Tenant?
a person who pays rent for the use of a room, building, land, etc. to the person who owns it
How do you use Tenant in a sentence?
They had evicted their tenants for non-payment of rent.
Can you give another example of Tenant?
The decorating was done by a previous tenant.
What are synonyms for Tenant?
Common alternatives include renter, leaseholder, occupant, lodger, lessee.
What is the opposite of Tenant?
Opposite meanings include landlord, owner.
What words go with Tenant?
It commonly pairs with current, existing, sitting, find, have, evict, occupy something, farmer, landlord and tenant.
What are common mistakes when using Tenant?
Confused with 'tenant' vs 'tenet' Using 'tenants' when referring to a single individual Incorrectly using 'tenant' for someone who owns property
How do you pronounce Tenant?
US: /["/ˈtenənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtenənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Tenant?
Use 'tenant' in neutral contexts when referring to people renting a home or office. It's not appropriate in formal legal contexts where specific terms are required.
What CEFR level is Tenant?
"Tenant" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.