Definition: the act of rending or ripping or splitting something
Usage: he gave the envelope a vigorous rip
Similar words: tear
Definition: the act of tearing
Usage: he took the manuscript in both hands and gave it a mighty tear
Synonyms: rip, rent, split, snag, tear
Definition: an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
Usage: there was a rip in his pants; she had snags in her stockings
Definition: an open or empty space in or between things
Usage: there was a small opening between the trees; the explosion made a gap in the wall
Synonyms: rent
Definition: a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
Similar words: annuity in advance
Definition: an annuity paid in a series of more or less equal payments at the beginning of equally spaced periods
Usage: rent payable in advance constitutes an annuity in advance for the landlord
Synonyms: rent, economic rent
Definition: the return derived from cultivated land in excess of that derived from the poorest land cultivated under similar conditions
Similar words: proceeds, return, yield, payoff, take, takings, issue
Definition: the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
Usage: the average return was about 5%
Synonyms: charter, take, lease, hire, engage, rent
Definition: engage for service under a term of contract
Usage: We took an apartment on a quiet street; Let's rent a car; Shall we take a guide in Rome?
Definition: come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
Usage: She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet; Get your results the next day; Get permission to take a few days off from work
Definition: grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
Usage: I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners
Similar words: give
Definition: transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
Usage: I gave her my money; can you give me lessons?; She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care
Definition: let for money
Usage: We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad
Synonyms: lease, hire, charter, rent
Definition: hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services