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The future tense form of 'inherit' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb inherit. Example: They will inherit the family estate when their parents pass away. (They will inherit the family estate when their parents pass away.)

Definition of “inherit”

to receive or be entitled to receive (property, a title, etc.) as an heir at the death of the previous holder
to receive (a characteristic, quality, or trait) from one's ancestors

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Future Simple	inherit
Future Continuous	inheriting
Future Perfect	inherited

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

She will inherit her uncle's property.

Example

They will inherit their grandparents' wealth.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time next year, I will be inheriting my parents' estate.

Example

They will be inheriting their ancestors' legacy.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time they retire, they will have inherited their parents' business.

Example

She will have inherited a vast fortune by the age of 30.

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