tenant
0 antonyms and opposites of tenant, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Someone who pays rent to live in or use a property owned by someone else.
How to use tenant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French tenant, present participle of tenir ("to hold"), from Latin tenere ("to hold, keep").
Full origin of tenant →Frequently asked questions
What does “tenant” mean?
The word “tenant” means someone who pays rent to live in or use a property owned by someone else. In plain terms, a person who rents a place to live or work from a landlord.
How do you pronounce “tenant”?
“Tenant” is pronounced TEH-nuhnt (/ˈtɛ.nənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “tenant” in a sentence?
Here is “tenant” used in a sentence: “The landlord raised the rent, and the tenant threatened to move out.”
What part of speech is “tenant”?
Depending on how it is used, “tenant” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “tenant” come from?
The word “tenant” comes from Latin. From Old French tenant, present participle of tenir ("to hold"), from Latin tenere ("to hold, keep").
Is “tenant” a common word?
“Tenant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tenant” have?
“Tenant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who pays rent to live in or use a property owned by someone else.
What is the difference between a tenant and a landlord?
A tenant is the person who pays rent to live in or use a property owned by someone else, while a landlord is the owner who receives that rent and grants the right to occupy the property. The relationship between them is typically governed by a lease or rental agreement.
What is the difference between a tenant and an owner-occupier?
A tenant rents and occupies a property without owning it, whereas an owner-occupier both owns and lives in their property. This distinction matters legally and financially, since tenants generally have different rights and responsibilities than owners.
Can "tenant" be used as a verb?
Yes, tenant can be used as a verb meaning to occupy a property as a tenant, as in "the flat is tenanted by a young family." This usage is less common than the noun form but appears in formal or legal writing about property.