5 letter words with WEL in the middle

Heres your requested dictionary-style entry for "dwell": Dwell Parts of Speech

verb

Definitions

1. To live or reside in a particular place.
2. To focus attention on a particular subject or thought for a prolonged period of time.

Pronunciations

• US: /dwɛl/
• UK: /dwɛl/

Origin and Usage

The word "dwell" comes from the Old English word "dwellan," meaning "to mislead, deceive." It later evolved to mean "to hinder, delay" before taking on its current meaning in the 14th century. "Dwell" is commonly used in everyday speech and writing, particularly when discussing where someone lives or when describing a state of mind.

Synonyms

• reside
• live
• inhabit
• stay
• linger
• meditate
• contemplate
• ponder

Related Words

• house
• abide
• exist
• think
• dream

Example Sentences

• She dwells in a small apartment in the city.
• He couldn stop dwelling on the mistakes he had made.
• Their minds were dwelling on the past.

Word: dwelt

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: past tense and past participle of "dwell", which means to live in a particular place or to stay in a particular state or condition.

Pronunciations: US: /dwelt/; UK: /dwelt/

Origin and Usage: "Dwelt" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "dwell". The word "dwell" comes from the Old English word "dwellan", which means to delay or tarry. It has been used in English since the 14th century.

Synonyms: lived, resided, inhabited, stayed, occupied

Related Words: dwell, welch, welsh, whelt, whelp

Example Sentences:

1. He dwelt in a small village in the mountains.
2. She dwelt on the past and couldn move on.
3. They dwelt in harmony with nature.
4. The memory of that day dwelt in his mind for years.
5. The old man dwelt alone in his house.

Heres the requested information on "kwela": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions: a style of music that originated in South Africa in the 1950s, characterized by the use of pennywhistles and other simple instruments 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ˈkwelə/ - UK: /ˈkwɛlə/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "kwela" is derived from the Zulu word "ukhwela," meaning "to climb" or "to get up." Kwela music originated in the townships of Johannesburg, South Africa in the 1950s and was popularized by street musicians who played pennywhistles and other simple instruments. The music was often associated with the urbanization and cultural changes taking place in South Africa during that time. 5. Synonyms: pennywhistle jive, pennywhistle music 6. Related Words: None 7. Example Sentences: - "The sound of kwela music filled the streets of Johannesburg." - "Kwela musicians often played on street corners and in other public spaces." - "The popularity of kwela music helped to break down racial barriers in South Africa."

Definition of Swell

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun, adjective, adverb

2. Definitions:

• Verb: to become larger or rounder; to increase in size, volume, or intensity; to feel or express pride or satisfaction; to bulge or protrude; to rise in waves or billows
• Noun: a gradual increase in size, volume, or intensity; a long wave or series of waves in the sea; a feeling of pride or satisfaction
• Adjective: excellent or impressive; fashionable or stylish
• Adverb: in a manner that swells or increases in size, volume, or intensity

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /swɛl/
• UK: /swɛl/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "swell" originated from the Old English word "swelan," which means "to grow hot." It has been used as a verb since the 14th century and as a noun since the 15th century. In addition to its literal meanings related to size and waves, "swell" is often used figuratively to describe feelings of pride or satisfaction. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is excellent or stylish.

5. Synonyms:

• increase
• expand
• grow
• inflate
• rise
• billow
• wave
• excellent
• impressive
• fashionable
• stylish

6. Related Words:

• swash
• swath
• sweat
• swine
• swipe

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