Pronunciation

/ɪnˈhæbɪt/

Definitions

• Verb: To live or dwell permanently or continuously in a place; to reside. For example: “They have inhabited this village for generations.”
  • Transitive Verb: To populate or occupy (a place) with inhabitants. For example: “The land was inhabited by various tribes.”
• Noun: The act of inhabiting or dwelling in a place; residence. For example: “The duration of their inhabit in the city was brief.”

Phrases

• “Inhabit a house” means to live in or make a home in a particular building.
• “Inhabitants of a city” refers to the people who live in that city permanently or on a long-term basis.
• “To inhabit different worlds” can metaphorically mean to have very different lifestyles or perspectives.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “She decided to inhabit the countryside after retiring from her busy city life.”
  • “The forest was inhabited by a wide variety of wildlife.”
• Noun: “The old mansion had been abandoned for years until new inhabitants moved in.”

Synonyms

• Live
• Dwell
• Reside
• Occupy
• Stay
• Settle
• Populate
• Abide
• Lodge
• Take up residence