Used as a past‐participle adjective meaning ‘torn’ or ‘ripped’, e.g. “garments rent asunder”.
Definitionen
Torn, ripped, or split apart. He looked at the rent canvas in dismay.
Attributive use of the noun in compounds like “rent control”, “rent subsidy”.
Definitionen
Relating to or connected with rent, especially the payment for accommodation. New rent regulations capped annual increases.