They rented a small apartment near the station.
They rented a small apartment near the station.
English
rent
ɹɛnt
Meaning: to pay money to use something belonging to someone else
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | rent |
| 3rd person singular present | rents |
| Present participle | renting |
| Past | rented |
| Will future | will rent |
| Going-to future | going to rent |
| Imperative negative | don't rent / do not rent |
Example sentences
They rent a small cottage by the sea every summer.
They rent a small cottage by the sea every summer.
We rented a snowmobile to explore the frozen lake.
We rented a snowmobile to explore the frozen lake.
Usage Notes
Refers to regular payments for use of property or short-term payment for equipment/vehicles. In British English, 'hire' is more common for short-term items.
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