dwell Antonyms

Meaning of dwell

Wordnet

dwell (v)

think moodily or anxiously about something

originate (in)

be an inhabitant of or reside in

exist or be situated within

come back to

Webster

dwell (v. i.)

To delay; to linger.

To abide; to remain; to continue.

To abide as a permanent resident, or for a time; to live in a place; to reside.

Webster

dwell (v. t.)

To inhabit.

FAQs About the word dwell

think moodily or anxiously about something, originate (in), be an inhabitant of or reside in, exist or be situated within, come back toTo delay; to linger., To

stay, wait,remain, linger, stick around, tarry,hang around, abide, hold on, await

bail, push off, quit, exit,leave, peel off, push off, clear out, pull out, go

The old man chose to dwell in the dilapidated cabin, despite its decaying condition.

I often find myself dwelling on past mistakes, even though I know it does no good.

The author dwells on the intricate details of rural life in her latest novel, offering readers a glimpse into a world unfamiliar to many.

The haunting melody of the song dwelt in my mind long after I had finished listening to it.