ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Leased

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /liːst/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Leased is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of lease.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of lease.

More Meanings

  1. Transferred under the terms of a lease.

Example Sentences

The resemblance borne by such a land carriage to a ship put under charter-party is, perhaps, closer where the entire business of one railway company, with its tracks, rolling-stock, equipments, and goodwill become leased for a certain term to another company.

Synonyms for leased

Depending on context, synonyms include chartered, hired.

Antonyms for leased

Common opposites include unchartered.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chartered, hired, renting, rent, rental, tenancy.

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