Cool MateInhabit
UK //ɪnˈhæbɪt//US //ɪnˈhæbɪt//
Definition
To live or occupy a particular place.
In simple words: To live in a place.
Examples
- Many species inhabit this rainforest.
- The ancient ruins were once inhabited by a great civilization.
- Bears inhabit mountainous regions during the summer.
- Cities are often inhabited by people from various cultures.
- This island is inhabited predominantly by indigenous tribes.
Usage notes
Generally used in formal contexts, it describes where people or animals live. Avoid slang or casual use.
Grammar pattern
inhabit + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'in-hat' - imagine a hat that lives in your closet.
Collocations
- inhabit a place
- inhabit an area
- inhabit a region
Synonyms
- live
- dwell
- reside
- populate
- occupy
Antonyms
- evacuate
- desert
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'habit' which means a regular practice.
- Using it intransitively as in 'they inhabit' without specifying a place.
- Incorrectly conjugating the verb in different tenses.