estates
word · lemma: estate
Definition
Large areas of land, often with houses and farms, owned by a person or family; can also refer to all the money, land, and property someone leaves after dying.
Usage & Nuances
Common in legal, real estate, and inheritance contexts. 'Estate' can mean a large property (country estate), all possessions left by the deceased ('the deceased's estate'), or a type of housing area. Watch for plural 'estates' meaning multiple properties.
Example Sentences
Large country estates often have gardens and lakes.
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He inherited several estates from his grandfather.
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There are many new housing estates in this area.
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Some of the old estates have been turned into luxury hotels.
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Many wealthy families keep their estates in the countryside for privacy.
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After his father died, the lawyer divided the estates among the children.
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