Definition

A type of property, usually an apartment, that a tenant rents out to someone else.

Example

After moving to a new city, she decided to sublet her apartment to a friend.

Conversation

Have you heard about the sublet available downtown?

Yeah, I saw the listing online; it looks pretty nice.

I’m thinking about checking it out this weekend.

You should! It could be a great temporary place to live.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To rent a property that you are leasing to someone else.

Example

I decided to sublet my apartment while I was traveling for the summer.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I’m thinking about how to sublet my apartment while I travel.

That sounds like a good plan! Have you found anyone yet?

Not yet, but I hope I can sublet it to a friend.

Root Explanation

Sublet → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under or below) and "let" (from Old English "lettan", meaning to allow or to let). The word "sublet" means to allow someone to rent a property that is already being rented by another, essentially letting it out under the original lease.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'let' meaning 'to allow' — this helps you remember that to sublet is to allow someone else to rent a place that you are already renting.

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