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Estate

UK /["/ɪˈsteɪt/"]/US /["/ɪˈsteɪt/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

Synonyms

  • property
  • land
  • real estate
  • residence
  • mansion

Antonyms

  • debt
  • liability

Common mistakes

  • 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').