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.
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The forest is inhabited by many different species of animals.
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The house has been uninhabited for years.
inhabiting Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with inhabiting
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example
The inhabitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.
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.
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.
