# inheriting

Pronunciation: say "in-HE-rit-ing" /ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of inherit. — present participle and gerund of inherit
   - Simple: Present participle of inherit. Use this form for getting money, property, or traits passed down to you, often after another verb or as an action word.
   - _Inheriting the family business meant taking on its debts as well._
   - _He worried about inheriting his father's weak eyesight._

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