Cool MateMeaning of Inherit
to receive money, property, etc. from somebody when they die
In simple words: To receive property or traits from someone after they die.
Inherit in a sentence
- She will inherit her grandmother's jewelry after the funeral.
- He inherited a large estate from his uncle last year.
- Children often inherit their parents' eye color and hair type.
- The software inherits properties from the base class in object-oriented programming.
- When you create a subclass, it inherits methods and attributes from the superclass.
How to use Inherit
This word is often used in legal and family contexts. It's appropriate when discussing wills or family traits but can be less formal in casual conversations about family traits.
Grammar pattern
inherit + object
Memory hint
Think of 'in' + 'heritage' — what you get from your family.
Related words
Opposites of Inherit
- disinherit
- forfeit
Common mistakes with Inherit
- Confused with 'hereditary' meaning family traits.
- Using 'inherit' without an object, as in 'I inherit'.
- Mistaking 'inherit' for 'inherently' which means naturally.
Inherit appears in
Inherit in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يرث
أن تستلم ممتلكات أو صفات من شخص بعد وفاته.
- Bengaliবাংলা
উত্তরাধিকার সূত্রে পাওয়া
কারো মৃত্যুর পর তার কাছ থেকে সম্পত্তি বা বৈশিষ্ট্য পাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
erben
Eigentum oder Eigenschaften von jemandem nach dessen Tod erhalten.
- SpanishEspañol
Heredar
Recibir propiedades o rasgos de alguien después de que muera.
- Persianفارسی
به ارث بردن
دریافت املاک یا ویژگیها از کسی بعد از فوت او.
- FrenchFrançais
Hériter
Recevoir des biens ou des traits de quelqu'un après sa mort.
- Hindiहिन्दी
विरासत में मिलना
किसी की मृत्यु के बाद उनसे संपत्ति या गुण प्राप्त करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Ereditare
Ricevere proprietà o tratti da qualcuno dopo la sua morte.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Herdar
Receber bens ou características de alguém depois que essa pessoa morre.
- RussianРусский
унаследовать
Получить имущество или черты характера от кого-то после его смерти.
- Urduاردو
وراثت
کسی کے مرنے کے بعد اس سے جائیداد یا خصوصیات حاصل کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
继承,遗传
在某人去世后接收财产或遗传特征。
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Frequently asked questions about Inherit
What does Inherit mean?
To receive property or traits from someone after they die.
What is the definition of Inherit?
to receive money, property, etc. from somebody when they die
How do you use Inherit in a sentence?
She will inherit her grandmother's jewelry after the funeral.
Can you give another example of Inherit?
He inherited a large estate from his uncle last year.
What are synonyms for Inherit?
Common alternatives include receive, acquire, gain, take over, bequeath.
What is the opposite of Inherit?
Opposite meanings include disinherit, forfeit.
What words go with Inherit?
It commonly pairs with stand to, from, be genetically inherited, stand to, from, be genetically inherited.
What are common mistakes when using Inherit?
Confused with 'hereditary' meaning family traits. Using 'inherit' without an object, as in 'I inherit'. Mistaking 'inherit' for 'inherently' which means naturally.
How do you pronounce Inherit?
US: /["/ɪnˈherɪt/","/ɪnˈherɪts/","/ɪnˈherɪtɪd/","/ɪnˈherɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈherɪt/","/ɪnˈherɪts/","/ɪnˈherɪtɪd/","/ɪnˈherɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Inherit?
This word is often used in legal and family contexts. It's appropriate when discussing wills or family traits but can be less formal in casual conversations about family traits.
What CEFR level is Inherit?
"Inherit" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.