dwell

intransitive-verb
UK: /dwel/
US: /dwel/

  1. To live in a place.

    1. Birds dwell in nests and trees for shelter and to raise their young.
    2. They dwell in a small cottage outside the village, enjoying the peace and quiet.

  2. To think or talk a lot about something, especially something that causes unhappiness.

    1. Don't dwell on the past, focus on the future instead of him.
    2. She tends to dwell on negative experiences, which affects her overall mood.

Synonyms

reside live inhabit stay linger remain
dwell noun

  1. A place where someone lives.

    1. This is my humble dwell.
    2. The forest is the natural dwell for many wild animals and plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dwell" in English means: To live in a place., To think or talk a lot about something, especially something that causes unhappiness..

The phonetic transcription of "dwell" is /dwel/ in British English and /dwel/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dwell": reside, live, inhabit, stay, linger, remain.

Example usage of "dwell": "Birds dwell in nests and trees for shelter and to raise their young.". More examples on the page.