Rent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Rent
Rent (noun)
- property (such as a house) rented or for rent
- a usually fixed periodical return made by a tenant or occupant of property to the owner for the possession and use thereof; especially, an agreed sum paid at fixed intervals by a tenant to the landlord
- the amount paid by a hirer of personal property to the owner for the use thereof
- an opening made by or as if by rending
- a split in a party or organized group, schism
- an act or instance of rending
Rent (verb)
- to grant the possession and enjoyment of in exchange for rent
- to take and hold under an agreement to pay rent
- to be for rent
Rent (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a long deep cut
"getting her skirt caught on a nail resulted in a four-inch rent that she couldn't possibly repair"
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an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
"peered through the rent in the old garden wall for a glimpse of her mysterious new neighbor"
Rent (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment
"we rented the apartment to a college student for $500 a month"
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to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
"will need to rent a car while we're in Europe"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rent
The most common words with a similar meaning to Rent:
Word Forms of Rent
Inflections: rented, renting, rents
Derived words: rentability (noun), rentable (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Rent
Middle English rente, from Anglo-French, payment, income, from Vulgar Latin *rendita, from feminine of *renditus, past participle of *rendere to yield render
First known use: 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Rent
- CEFR level: A2 English Vocabulary — Page 15
- Topics: Home & Daily Life, Common Actions / Verbs
Words & Phrases Containing Rent
Frequently Asked Questions about Rent
What does "Rent" mean?
"Rent" means property (such as a house) rented or for rent. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: property (such as a house) rented or for rent. It has 4 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Rent"?
Other words for "Rent" include gash, incision, laceration, rip, slash, slit, tear and breach. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rent" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Rent"?
There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rent". Common alternatives include gash, incision, laceration, rip, slash, slit, tear, breach, break and discontinuity.
How do you use "Rent" in a sentence?
Examples of "Rent" in a sentence: "getting her skirt caught on a nail resulted in a four-inch rent that she couldn't possibly repair"; "peered through the rent in the old garden wall for a glimpse of her mysterious new neighbor"; "we rented the apartment to a college student for $500 a month".
Is "Rent" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Rent" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Rent" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A2-level word, "Rent" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.
How do you pronounce "Rent"?
"Rent" is pronounced /ˈrent/.
What is the origin of the word "Rent"?
"Rent" comes from Middle English rente, from Anglo-French, payment, income, from Vulgar Latin *rendita, from feminine of *renditus, past participle of *rendere to yield render. First known use: 12th century.