Word
renting
Phoneticsrent·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɛntɪŋ/
UK/ɹˈɛntɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of paying money to use a house, car, or equipment for a short time.
n. the activity or business of paying for the temporary use of an asset, such as real estate or a vehicle.
Examples
“Renting is often cheaper than buying a house in this city.”
“After years of renting, they finally saved enough money for a down payment on their own apartment.”
“The economic shift toward renting rather than owning has transformed the automotive industry, as younger consumers increasingly prefer subscription models over traditional vehicle financing.”
Examples
simple
“Renting is often cheaper than buying a house in this city.”
contextual
“After years of renting, they finally saved enough money for a down payment on their own apartment.”
complex
“The economic shift toward renting rather than owning has transformed the automotive industry, as younger consumers increasingly prefer subscription models over traditional vehicle financing.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun to describe the general activity.
Pitfall
Renting of a car is expensive here.
Renting a car is expensive here.
When using 'renting' as a gerund to describe the action, you usually do not need the word 'of' before the object.
Etymology
rent + -ing
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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