English Reference
Word noun

renting

n.
US /ˈɹɛntɪŋ/ UK /ɹˈɛntɪŋ/ rent·ing
Definition
  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    the act of paying money to use a house, car, or equipment for a short time.

    the activity or business of paying for the temporary use of an asset, such as real estate or a vehicle.

    Simple

    “Renting is often cheaper than buying a house if you move frequently.”

    In context

    “The rising cost of renting in the city centre has forced many young professionals to seek accommodation in the outer suburbs.”

    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.

    Synonyms
    leasinghiringrental
    Antonyms
    owningbuying
Etymology

rent + -ing

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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