inherited
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.to have received money, property, or a title from someone after they died.
v.the past tense of 'inherit', referring to the legal or social receipt of assets or status from a predecessor.
Simple“She inherited a small cottage in the countryside from her grandfather.”
In context“After the legal proceedings concluded, he inherited the family estate along with the significant debts his father had accumulated.”
UsageOften used with the preposition 'from'.
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describes a physical quality or a situation you have because of your parents or ancestors.
adj.referring to genetic traits or social conditions transmitted from parents to offspring.
Simple“His bright blue eyes are an inherited trait from his mother's side of the family.”
In context“The researchers studied whether the condition was an inherited disorder or if it was caused by environmental factors later in life.”
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