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I’ve been married vs I’ve rented

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they refer to different actions. 'I've been married' is correct when talking about one's marital status, while 'I've rented' is correct when referring to the action of renting something. Both phrases are grammatically correct in their respective contexts.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 658 views

I’ve been married

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to one's marital status.

'I've been married' is used to indicate that someone has entered into the state of marriage.

Examples:

  • I've been married for ten years.
  • She told me she's been married twice before.
  • Have you ever been married?
  • How long have you been married?
  • I've been married since 2010.
  • Kate, I've been married twice.
  • Wait... I've been married a few times.
  • I've been married for two years.
  • I've been married 23 years, Bette.
  • I've been married for ten years now And frankly...
  • Mister, I've been married for 38 years.
  • But I've been married to Frank for 20 years.
  • I've been married four times.
  • I've been married 48 years.
  • I've been married twice, Julio.
  • I've been married to worse.
  • I've been married for 10 years.
  • Probably for the same reason I've been married seven times.
  • I've been married for over 40 years.
  • I've been married almost 20 years, you know.
  • I've been married for over 20 years. I know the difference between a spat and spending a month on the couch.
  • I've been married and it's not worth saving yourself for.
  • I've been married for 12 years, you basically threw a ring at a stranger.
  • Young man, I've been married for over three decades.
  • I've been married a long time, and I love my husband.

I’ve rented

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the action of renting something.

'I've rented' is used to indicate that someone has engaged in the act of renting something, such as a house, car, or equipment.

Examples:

  • I've rented a car for the weekend.
  • Have you ever rented a house before?
  • She said she's rented a beach house for the summer.
  • I've rented movies from that store many times.
  • How many times have you rented a bike?
  • I've rented this scooter that's parked outside.
  • I've rented a room a couple floors down.
  • I've rented an authentic Western stallion to give horsey rides in the parking lot.
  • Listen to me. I've rented a plane, pack up the kids,
  • I've rented a boat, I trust you can drive.
  • I've rented rooms in town.
  • (Laughs) I've rented a cottage on the island, but it's not ready yet.
  • I've rented this alarmingly little sailboat,
  • I've rented this house and I don't want a lot of policemen in it, or truckmen.
  • I've rented the room, Sam, because I'm not often in Brussels.
  • I've rented a townhouse not far from here, and it's rather grand.
  • But don't laugh. I've rented premises here for a shop.
  • I've rented a house for the summer... and she needs to sleep at the house because of the bus schedule.
  • I've rented a house...
  • I've rented an apartment.
  • I've rented a plane.
  • I've rented a house on marco island.
  • I've rented myself to enough bad men.
  • I've rented myself to enough bad men.
  • I've rented rooftops with amazing views of it But I've never actually be in it

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