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UK//rɛnts//US//rɛnts//

Meaning of Rents

Payments made regularly for the use of property or land.

In simple words: Payments made for using a place to live or work.

Rents in a sentence

  • The rents in this area have increased significantly over the past year.
  • He struggles to pay his rents on time due to his low income.
  • Many people find that their rents consume a large portion of their salary.
  • The landlord has decided to raise the rents for all tenants this month.
  • Young professionals are often burdened by high rents in city centers.

How to use Rents

Use 'rents' in financial contexts or discussions about housing. Avoid in formal documents where 'lease payments' might be more acceptable.

Grammar pattern

rental + object

Memory hint

Think of 'rents' as the 'rents' you pay monthly; imagine handing cash to a landlord.

Related words

Collocations with Rents

  • pay rents
  • high rents
  • monthly rents
  • rents increase
  • average rents

Synonyms for Rents

Opposites of Rents

Common mistakes with Rents

  • Confused with 'rented' - 'rented' is past tense.
  • Use of singular 'rent' when plural 'rents' is needed.
  • Mixing up 'rent' with 'lease' which has different implications.

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Frequently asked questions about Rents

What does Rents mean?

Payments made for using a place to live or work.

What is the definition of Rents?

Payments made regularly for the use of property or land.

How do you use Rents in a sentence?

The rents in this area have increased significantly over the past year.

Can you give another example of Rents?

He struggles to pay his rents on time due to his low income.

What are synonyms for Rents?

Common alternatives include lease payments, rentals, charges, fees.

What is the opposite of Rents?

Opposite meanings include sales, purchases.

What words go with Rents?

It commonly pairs with pay rents, high rents, monthly rents, rents increase, average rents.

What are common mistakes when using Rents?

Confused with 'rented' - 'rented' is past tense. Use of singular 'rent' when plural 'rents' is needed. Mixing up 'rent' with 'lease' which has different implications.

How do you pronounce Rents?

US: //rɛnts//, UK: //rɛnts//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Rents?

Use 'rents' in financial contexts or discussions about housing. Avoid in formal documents where 'lease payments' might be more acceptable.