inhabit
/ɪnˈhæbɪt/
in · hab · it
ɪn · ˈhæb · ɪt
English Definition
v. to live in a place
Significado en Español
habitar
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Example Sentence
Many species inhabit the rainforest.
许多物种生活在这片热带雨林中。
Synonyms
live in
occupy
reside in
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “inhabit”:
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A
vacate
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B
abandon
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C
leave
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D
reside
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D — reside.
“inhabit” means v. to live in a place
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Many strange fish ______ the dark, cold depths of the deep ocean.
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A
inhabit
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B
avoid
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C
leave
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D
abandon
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A — inhabit.
“inhabit” means v. to live in a place
Common questions about “inhabit”
What does “inhabit” mean?
inhabit — v. to live in a place. In Chinese: 居住于.
How do you pronounce “inhabit”?
inhabit is pronounced /ɪnˈhæbɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · hab · it.
How do you use “inhabit” in a sentence?
Many species inhabit the rainforest. (许多物种生活在这片热带雨林中。)
What are synonyms for “inhabit”?
live in, occupy, reside in — all close in meaning to inhabit (v. to live in a place).
Is “inhabit” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. inhabit appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
