inhabit

[ɪnˈhæbɪt]

inhabit Definition

  • 1to live or dwell in a place
  • 2to be present or exist in something

Using inhabit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inhabit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The island is inhabited by a small community of fishermen.

  • Example

    Many species of birds inhabit this forest.

  • Example

    The building was once inhabited by a famous writer.

  • Example

    Fear and doubt inhabit his mind.

inhabit Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for inhabit

Phrases with inhabit

  • a region or locality where people live

    Example

    The inhabited areas of the city are densely populated.

  • a planet that has living organisms

    Example

    Scientists are searching for signs of life on other inhabited planets.

  • the region around a star where conditions are suitable for life to exist

    Example

    The discovery of a planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star has excited astronomers.

Origins of inhabit

from Latin 'inhabitare', meaning 'to dwell in'

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Summary: inhabit in Brief

'Inhabit' [ɪnˈhæbɪt] means to live or dwell in a place, or to be present or exist in something. It can refer to physical spaces like islands, forests, or buildings, as well as mental states like fear or doubt. Examples include 'The island is inhabited by a small community of fishermen,' and 'Fear and doubt inhabit his mind.'

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