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1sublet
verb sub·let \ˈsəb-ˈlet\
: to allow someone to use (an apartment, house, etc., that you are renting) for a period of time in return for payment
: to use (an apartment, house, etc., that is rented by someone) in return for payment
sub·letsub·let·ting
Full Definition of SUBLET
transitive verb
1
: sublease
2
: subcontract 1
intransitive verb
: to lease or rent all or part of a leased or rented property
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First Known Use of SUBLET
1766
Rhymes with SUBLET
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2sublet
noun sub·let \-ˌlet\
: an apartment, house, etc., that you sublet from someone
Full Definition of SUBLET
: property and especially housing obtained by or available through a sublease
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First Known Use of SUBLET
1906
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