Meaning & Definition of word "Rent"
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Rent
/rɛnt/
noun:
- 1. the payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for the use of land, buildings, or other property.
- Example: The monthly rent for her new apartment was surprisingly low.
- 2. a payment for the temporary use of something.
- Example: They charged a small rent for the equipment used during the event.
verb:
- 1. to pay someone for the use of something, typically property or land.
- Example: I plan to rent an apartment in the city for the summer.
- 2. to allow someone to use something in exchange for payment.
- Example: The owner decided to rent his car to tourists.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'rente', from Latin 'reddita', meaning 'to give back, to return'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rent a car:
to borrow a car for a specific period in exchange for payment.
on the rent:
referring to the status or condition of paying rent.
rent out:
to allow someone to use property or goods in exchange for payment.
Related Words
tenant:
A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.
landlord:
The owner of property that is rented out.
lease:
A contractual arrangement whereby one party conveys property to another for a specified period in exchange for payment.
Slang Meanings of rent
Meaning: To complain vigorously about something.
Example Sentence: Stop renting about the situation and take action.
Meaning: To express anger or frustration.
Example Sentence: He was renting about the new policies at work.