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Rent

🇬🇧 UK /["/rent/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rent/"]/

Meaning of Rent

an amount of money that you regularly pay so that you can use a house, room, etc.

In simple words: To pay money for using a place or equipment for a time.

Rent in a sentence

• I decided to rent an apartment instead of buying one.
• The rent for this house is quite high compared to what I paid last year.
• They are looking for someone to rent their vacation home this summer.
• I can’t believe how much the rent has increased in the last five years.
• She decided to rent a car for her trip instead of using public transport.
• The theater will rent out its space for private events.
• You can rent movies online these days with just a few clicks.
• He didn’t want to rent out a room in his house, but he needed the extra income.

How to use Rent

Use 'rent' in both formal and informal contexts when discussing housing or equipment. Avoid using it in casual contexts for borrowing without cost.

Grammar pattern

rent + object

Memory hint

Think of 'rent' as 'renting a tent' for a camping trip.

Related words

Collocations with Rent

• exorbitant
• high
• affordable
• pay
• afford
• be behind with
• be due
• be payable
• go up
• money
• payment
• book
• in rent
• rent for
• rent from
• arrears of rent
• for rent
• a month’s, a year’s, etc. rent
• exorbitant
• high
• affordable
• pay
• afford
• be behind with
• be due
• be payable
• go up
• money
• payment
• book
• in rent
• rent for
• rent from
• arrears of rent
• for rent
• a month’s, a year’s, etc. rent

Synonyms for Rent

• lease
• hire
• let
• charter
• sublet

Opposites of Rent

• own
• purchase

Common mistakes with Rent

• Using 'rents' incorrectly as a verb form.
• Confusing 'rent' with 'buy' without understanding the difference.
• Misusing 'rent' as a noun instead of as a verb.

Frequently asked questions about Rent

What does Rent mean?

To pay money for using a place or equipment for a time.

What is the definition of Rent?

an amount of money that you regularly pay so that you can use a house, room, etc.

How do you use Rent in a sentence?

I decided to rent an apartment instead of buying one.

Can you give another example of Rent?

The rent for this house is quite high compared to what I paid last year.

What are synonyms for Rent?

Common alternatives include lease, hire, let, charter, sublet.

What is the opposite of Rent?

Opposite meanings include own, purchase.

What words go with Rent?

It commonly pairs with exorbitant, high, affordable, pay, afford, be behind with, be due, be payable, go up, money, payment, book, in rent, rent for, rent from, arrears of rent, for rent, a month’s, a year’s, etc. rent, exorbitant, high, affordable, pay, afford, be behind with, be due, be payable, go up, money, payment, book, in rent, rent for, rent from, arrears of rent, for rent, a month’s, a year’s, etc. rent.

What are common mistakes when using Rent?

Using 'rents' incorrectly as a verb form. Confusing 'rent' with 'buy' without understanding the difference. Misusing 'rent' as a noun instead of as a verb.

How do you pronounce Rent?

US: /["/rent/"]/, UK: /["/rent/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Rent?

Use 'rent' in both formal and informal contexts when discussing housing or equipment. Avoid using it in casual contexts for borrowing without cost.

What CEFR level is Rent?

"Rent" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.