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Rent

UK /["/rent/"]/US /["/rent/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

Synonyms

lease
hire
let
charter
sublet

Antonyms

own
purchase

Common mistakes

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.