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UK/["/ɪˈsteɪt/"]/US/["/ɪˈsteɪt/"]/

Meaning of Estate

an area of land with a lot of houses or factories of the same type on it

In simple words: A large area of land with a house on it.

Estate in a sentence

  • The real estate market in this city is booming.
  • She inherited a large estate from her grandfather.
  • He plans to sell his estate and move to a smaller house.
  • The estate includes a beautiful garden and a swimming pool.
  • After his death, the estate was divided among his children.

How to use Estate

Used when discussing land ownership, real estate, or inheritance. More common in formal contexts such as legal discussions; less common in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of an 'estate' as a big 'estate in the gate' — a large property at the entrance.

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Collocations with Estate

Synonyms for Estate

Opposites of Estate

Common mistakes with Estate

  • Confused with 'establish', thinking they're the same.
  • Using 'estate' when referring to any small piece of land.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'es-tate' instead of 'es-tate' (like 'fate').

Compare Estate with Property, Land, Residence

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Frequently asked questions about Estate

What does Estate mean?

A large area of land with a house on it.

What is the definition of Estate?

an area of land with a lot of houses or factories of the same type on it

How do you use Estate in a sentence?

The real estate market in this city is booming.

Can you give another example of Estate?

She inherited a large estate from her grandfather.

What are synonyms for Estate?

Common alternatives include property, land, real estate, residence, mansion.

What is the opposite of Estate?

Opposite meanings include debt, liability.

What words go with Estate?

It commonly pairs with large, massive, small, build, on an/​the estate, big, great, huge, have, own, buy, manager, owner, worker, on an/​the estate, estate of, an heir to an estate, personal, taxable, bequeath, leave, inherit, be valued at something, be worth something, tax, sale.

What are common mistakes when using Estate?

Confused with 'establish', thinking they're the same. Using 'estate' when referring to any small piece of land. Mispronouncing it as 'es-tate' instead of 'es-tate' (like 'fate').

How do you pronounce Estate?

US: /["/ɪˈsteɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈsteɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Estate?

Used when discussing land ownership, real estate, or inheritance. More common in formal contexts such as legal discussions; less common in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Estate?

"Estate" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.