inhabiting

[ɪnˈhæbɪtɪŋ]

inhabiting Definition

  • 1to live or dwell in a place
  • 2to occupy a place or environment

Using inhabiting: Examples

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

  • Example

    The island is inhabited by a small community of fishermen.

  • Example

    The forest is inhabited by many different species of animals.

  • Example

    The house has been uninhabited for years.

inhabiting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inhabiting

Phrases with inhabiting

  • a person or animal that lives in a particular place

    Example

    The inhabitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.

  • an area where people live

    Example

    The city has many inhabited areas, from downtown to the suburbs.

  • not lived in or occupied

    Example

    The island is uninhabited and has no permanent residents.

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Summary: inhabiting in Brief

The verb 'inhabiting' [ɪnˈhæbɪtɪŋ] means to live or dwell in a place, or to occupy a place or environment. It is often used to describe the presence of people or animals in a particular location, as in 'The island is inhabited by a small community of fishermen.' The opposite of 'inhabiting' is 'uninhabited,' meaning not lived in or occupied.