Definition

To lease a property to someone else for a lower price than it is worth, or to rent out a property that you are already renting.

Example

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

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you decided to underlet your apartment this month.

Yeah, I just couldn't afford the rent on my own anymore.

That makes sense, but do you think you'll get enough interest from potential renters?

I hope so! I just want to make sure I don't underlet it too much.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Underlet → It is formed from "under-" (meaning below or beneath) and "let" (from Old English "lettan", meaning to allow or permit). The word "underlet" means to allow someone to rent a property that one is leasing from another, effectively subletting it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'under' as being 'below' and 'let' as 'to allow'. This helps you remember that 'underlet' means to allow someone else to rent a property that you are already renting.

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