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Wordabulary

tenant

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

A person who pays rent to live in or use a building or land owned by someone else.

"The new tenant moved into the apartment on the third floor."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

renter occupant

Antonyms

landlord

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The new _____ moved into the apartment on the third floor."

Answer: tenant

In your own words, what does "tenant" mean?

A person who pays rent to live in or use a building or land owned by someone else.

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