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renting

renting

2 1.0
Paying money to use something for a time, like a house or car
  • noun
  • /ˈrɛntɪŋ/
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  • Renting isn't the end of the world, especially if it permits you to sock away significant moola.
  • Buying vs. renting

But what kind of person is okay with renting a tiny little garage?

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Examples

  • Renting usually means you can call someone to fix it.

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  • The place that we're renting is gorgeous, so gorgeous.

  • Understanding the Process of Renting Storage Units

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  • Renting may be a viable option in a time of low inflation, but with inflation, you can expect your rent to go up.

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  • Many people prefer renting instead of buying a home to save money in the long run.

  • Renting a car for the weekend can be a convenient solution for travelers.

  • The process of renting an apartment usually involves filling out an application and signing a lease.

Synonyms

rental
vsrenting
42 1.9

The act of paying to use something for a short time

is the same action but named in a different word form
hire
vsrenting
33 3.0

Payment to use something for a short time, for example a car

is limited to paying to use things rather than employing people
hiring
vsrenting
  • UK
1 2.8

Renting something to use for a short time like a car or bike

is the general form used widely not limited to British usage

Antonyms

ownership
187 2.5

The legal right to have and control something like a house

Surface Forms

renting singular
rentings plural

Morphology

renting = rent (transparent) = rent + ing

A straightforward nominalization/gerund from the verb 'rent' with the productive suffix '-ing', matching the sense 'the act of paying to use something'.

Etymology

Renting comes from the old word rent, which originally meant a regular 'payment' for land or a house. So, renting is paying money to use something for a time instead of owning it.