B1
hire vs rent
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hireverb/haɪr/ | Meaning to take on a person as a worker, or pay someone to do one particular task | Goes with hire staff | Example Many companies now hire freelancers instead of full-time staff. |
| rentverb/rent/ | Meaning to pay money to use a house, car or other thing that belongs to someone else | Goes with — | Example We rent a small apartment near the university. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The restaurant could not staff fast enough for the busy season.