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Definition

Subletting refers to the act of renting out a residential property that is already being leased by a tenant to a third party.

Part of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Noun

When used as a noun, subletting represents the rental arrangement in which a tenant rents a portion or their entire leased property to someone else.

Sample Sentence:

She found a subletting opportunity that allowed her to temporarily rent a furnished apartment while her own was under renovation.

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Sense 2: Verb

As a verb, subletting describes the act of leasing a rented property to someone else or taking on a rental property that is already leased by a tenant.

Sample Sentence:

The tenant decided to sublet their apartment while they were traveling abroad for a year.

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