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RENT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Rent.

How to pronounce rent:

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Rent - as a noun

A payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
annuity in advance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

Example: "There was a rip in his pants"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rip5snag5split7tear4

The return derived from cultivated land in excess of that derived from the poorest land cultivated under similar conditions

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
economic rent

The act of rending or ripping or splitting something

Example: "He gave the envelope a vigorous rip"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rip5split7

Rent - as a verb

Let for money

Example: "We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lease5

Grant use or occupation of under a term of contract

Example: "I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lease5let3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Engage for service under a term of contract

Example: "We took an apartment on a quiet street"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charter12engage8hire7lease5take8

Hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charter12hire7lease5

Example Sentences

"The rent for this apartment is due on the first of each month."
"The landlord raised the rent by $100."
"She struggles to afford the monthly rent."
"He pays the rent to his roommate every week."
"The high rent in the city makes it difficult for young professionals to find affordable housing."
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Word Game Points

Is RENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is RENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is RENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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