What does DWELT mean?

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.