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Third Person
cohabits
Present Participle
cohabiting
Past Tense
cohabited
Past Participle
cohabited
1
(typically of unmarried couples) to live together in the same residence
- They decided to cohabit before getting married to see if they were compatible.
- Many couples choose to cohabit rather than marry right away.
- The laws in some countries recognize rights for partners who cohabit.
- They have been cohabiting for five years but have no plans to marry.
- In some cultures, it is frowned upon for couples to cohabit before marriage.
Synonyms:
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to live together in the same space
- Various species of animals can cohabit in the same habitat without conflict.
- The plants and animals in the rainforest cohabit and depend on each other for survival.
- Various species of fish cohabit in the coral reef, each occupying a different niche.
- The two families had to cohabit temporarily after the flood destroyed one of their homes.
- The newlyweds found it challenging at first to cohabit in a tiny studio apartment.
Synonyms:
3
to exist together, often implying harmony or cooperation between different entities or groups
- Different religious communities have managed to cohabit in this region.
- Despite their differences, the two organizations found a way to cohabit and work toward a common goal.
- In a healthy ecosystem, predators and prey must cohabit in balance for both to survive.
- Employees from different cultural backgrounds learned to cohabit and create a more inclusive work environment.
- The two political factions were able to cohabit in the coalition government by finding common ground on key issues.