English

inherit

ɪnˈhɛɹɪt, ɪnˈher.ɪt, ɪnˈherɪt
Meaning: to inherit
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɪnˈher.ɪt, ɪnˈherɪt

Listen to pronunciation

Show inflections Hide inflections

Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base inherit
3rd person singular present inherits
Present participle inheritting
Past inheritted
Will future will inherit
Going-to future going to inherit
Imperative negative don't inherit / do not inherit

Example sentences

She will inherit a fortune from her father.
Eye color is determined by the genes you inherit from your parents.
Eye color is determined by the genes you inherit from your parents.
The geneticist identified the specific gene responsible for the inherited condition.
The geneticist identified the specific gene responsible for the inherited condition.

Usage Notes

To receive money, property, or characteristics from ancestors or predecessors.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.