Inherits Meaning in English
word · lemma: inherit
ˌɪnˈhɛɹəts
in-HAIR-its
ɪnhˈɛɹɪts
in-HEH-rits
Definition
To receive something, usually money, property, or qualities, from someone after they die or from a previous generation.
Usage & Nuances
Used both for physical things (like money or land) and non-physical traits (like blue eyes or a talent). Common in legal, family, and biological contexts. 'Inherits' is the present simple, for third-person singular.
Spanish: heredaPortuguese (BR): herdaPortuguese (PT): herdaChinese (Simplified): 继承Chinese (Traditional): 繼承Hindi: विरासत में पाता हैArabic: يرثBengali: উত্তরাধিকার সূত্রে পায় - পায় (জিনগতভাবে)Russian: наследуетJapanese: 受け継ぐ - 相続するVietnamese: thừa hưởngKorean: 물려받다Turkish: miras alırUrdu: وراثت میں لیتا ہےIndonesian: mewarisi
Example Sentences
She inherits a house from her grandmother.
basic
He inherits his father's blue eyes.
basic
The company inherits old traditions from its founders.
basic
Nobody really knows who inherits the collection if he has no children.
natural
She always inherits her mother’s calm attitude in stressful situations.
natural
Their dog inherits its playful nature from both parents.
natural