How Do You Spell COHABIT?

Pronunciation: [kə͡ʊhˈabɪt] (IPA)

The word "cohabit", meaning to live together as roommates or romantic partners, is spelled with the /kəʊˈhabɪt/ phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound followed by a soft "h" sound, while the second syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound followed by a hard "b" sound. The word is commonly misspelled as "cohabitate", which is incorrect and should be written as "cohabit" to follow standard English spelling rules.

COHABIT Meaning and Definition

1. Cohabit is a verb that refers to the act of living together and sharing a domestic space, usually without being married or in a romantic partnership. It involves two or more individuals residing and functioning as a household unit within the same physical dwelling. The term is commonly used to describe unmarried couples who choose to live together.

   Cohabitation can occur for various reasons, including financial convenience, companionship, or a desire to test the compatibility of a relationship before marriage. It offers individuals the opportunity to share responsibilities, expenses, and daily routines, as well as to experience an extended period of intimacy and shared living arrangements.

   Although primarily associated with romantic relationships, cohabitation can also involve non-romantic partnerships, such as friends or family members sharing a home. In many cases, individuals who cohabit may maintain separate finances, possessions, or legal statuses.

   Cohabiting relationships can vary greatly in duration, commitment, and intention. Some couples may cohabit temporarily before making more substantial commitments, such as marriage, while others may choose long-term cohabitation without the intention of getting married. The motivations and expectations surrounding cohabitation differ among individuals and cultures.

   It is important to note that the legal implications and societal views surrounding cohabitation may vary in different jurisdictions and cultural contexts.

2. To live together as husband and wife, usually applied to a man and woman without marriage.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for COHABIT

• comabt
• cohabitat
• cohart
• comabat
• cabit
• dohabit
• couhabit
• cohabt
• coahbit
• cohabbit
• bohabit
• copalit
• moabit
• Chabat
• cohobit
• Cohibat
• CEABIT
• Coabitt
• Cohabed
• Cohati
• cohabyte
• Cohiabit
• Cohaoid
• cohabibit
• Coherit
• cohabidat
• cohabidit
• Coahabate

Etymology of COHABIT

The word "cohabit" has its roots in the Latin language. It is derived from the Latin verb "cohabitare", which is a combination of "co-" (meaning "together" or "with") and "habitare" (meaning "to dwell" or "to live"). The Latin term "cohabitare" itself has further roots in "habitare", which ultimately comes from "habere" (meaning "to have" or "to possess").

Idioms with the word COHABIT

• cohabit with sm The idiom "cohabit with someone" refers to living together as roommates or romantic partners without being married.
• cohabit with (someone or something) The idiom "cohabit with (someone or something)" refers to living together with someone or something, often in a close or intimate manner. It can imply sharing a living space, working alongside, or having a mutually dependent or interconnected relationship.
• cohabit with someone The idiom "cohabit with someone" refers to living together as unmarried partners in a romantic or domestic relationship.

Similar spelling words for COHABIT

• coapt,
• combat,
• habit.

Conjugate verb Cohabit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to cohabit

PAST

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PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

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SIMPLE PAST

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