dwell

[dwel]

dwell Definition

  • 1to live in a particular place
  • 2to think or talk for too long about something
  • 3to exist or be present in something

Using dwell: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dwell" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He dwells in a small apartment in the city.

  • Example

    She keeps dwelling on her past mistakes.

  • Example

    The beauty of the painting dwells in its simplicity.

  • Example

    Memories of his childhood dwell in his mind.

dwell Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dwell

Antonyms for dwell

Phrases with dwell

  • dwell on/upon something

    to keep thinking or talking about something, especially something unpleasant

    Example

    She kept dwelling on her ex-boyfriend's betrayal.

  • the amount of time that a person or thing spends in a particular place

    Example

    The average dwell time for visitors to the museum is two hours.

  • make someone's dwelling place

    to provide someone with a place to live

    Example

    The government has promised to make decent dwelling places for the homeless.

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Summary: dwell in Brief

The verb 'dwell' [dwel] means to live in a particular place or to think or talk for too long about something. It can also mean to exist or be present in something. Examples include 'He dwells in a small apartment in the city,' and 'She keeps dwelling on her past mistakes.' Phrases like 'dwell on/upon something' denote excessive focus on a particular topic, while 'make someone's dwelling place' refers to providing someone with a place to live.

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