CEFR B2

estate

noun

Meaning

A large area of land with a large house on it, owned by one person or family, or a person's property and possessions, especially those left after their death.

Examples

The wealthy businessman owned a vast estate in the countryside.
She is the executor of her aunt's estate.

Synonyms: property, holding, possessions, assets

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estate (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪˈsteɪt/

Definition

A large area of land with a large house on it, owned by one person or family, or a person's property and possessions, especially those left after their death.

Examples

The wealthy businessman owned a vast estate in the countryside.
She is the executor of her aunt's estate.
They are planning to develop the old industrial estate into a residential area.

How to Use estate

estate agent (collocation): A person whose job is to help people buy and sell houses, land, or buildings. — "We contacted an estate agent to help us find a new home."
estate planning (collocation): The process of arranging for the management and disposal of a person's estate during their lifetime and after death. — "Good estate planning can minimize taxes and ensure your wishes are followed."

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