estate
Translation
property, land, assets left after death, estate
Examples
He owns a large country estate.
He owns a large country estate.
His entire estate was left to his children.
His entire estate was left to his children.
They live on a housing estate.
They live on a housing estate.
Grammar Patterns
((a country/large estate)) a large area of land with a house They bought a country estate.
((sb.'s estate)) property and money left after death The lawyer is managing her estate.
((a housing/industrial estate)) an area with many houses/factories The factory is on an industrial estate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: property, land, assets, inheritance
Etymology
From Old French 'estat' and Latin 'status' (state, condition, position). The sense of 'property' developed from 'status'.
Memory Tips
Think of your 'state' in life, which includes your property or 'estate'.