What does DWELL mean?

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.