What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tenanted
Example
The apartment building is fully tenanted. [tenanted: adjective]
Example
He tenanted his house to a family for a year. [tenanted: verb]
leased
Example
The office space is leased to a law firm. [leased: adjective]
Example
She leased her car to her friend for a month. [leased: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Leased is more commonly used than tenanted in American English, while tenanted is more common in British English. Both words are less commonly used in everyday language compared to more general terms like 'rented' or 'occupied'.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between tenanted and leased?
Leased is typically associated with a more formal or business-like tone due to its legal implications, while tenanted can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
