B2verbformalnature
US/ɪnˈhæb.ɪt/
UK/ɪnˈhæb.ɪt/
(of people or animals) to live in a particular place
In context
Rare langurs inhabit the limestone forests of Ninh Binh.
The islands were once inhabited by small fishing communities.
Thousands of species inhabit the coral reefs around Con Dao.
Words that go with inhabit
adverb + verb
- densely inhabitedThe delta is one of the most densely inhabited areas in Asia.
- first inhabitedThe cave was first inhabited by humans more than ten thousand years ago.
verb + noun
- inhabit an areaWild elephants still inhabit an area of forest in Dak Lak.
- inhabit the islandOnly about two hundred people inhabit the island all year round.
- inhabit forestsMany endangered birds inhabit forests that are being cut down.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Tigers once inhabited in this forest.Correct: Tigers once inhabited this forest.