dwell (Meaning)
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
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.
dwell (v. t.)
To inhabit.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dwell
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Antonyms:
- pack (up or off)
- walk out
- escape
- push on
- bail out
- peel off
- flee
- bail out
- take off
- get off
- push off
- cut out
- peel off
- leave
- move
- pack (up or off)
- quit
- go
- depart
- take off
- push on
- escape
- push off
- depart
- pull out
- exit
- bail
- leave
- get off
- pull out
- move
- cut out
- flee
- quit
- clear out
- go off
- go
- walk out
- bail
- exit
- shove (off)
- clear out
- go off
- shove (off)
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dwell Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The artist's obsession with perfection led him to dwell on every tiny detail, often to the detriment of the overall composition.
- Despite the hardships they faced, the refugees were determined to dwell together in harmony and create a new life for themselves.
- The scent of freshly baked cookies dwelt in the air, inviting everyone in the house to the kitchen.
- I find it difficult to dwell in the present moment, as my mind is constantly racing between the past and the future.
- The ancient civilization was thought to dwell deep underground, hidden from the surface world.
- The hermit chose to dwell in solitude, far away from the noise and distractions of modern society.
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
remain, stay, wait, linger,hang around, stick around, abide, tarry, await, dawdle
pack (up or off), walk out, escape, push on, bail out, peel off, flee, bail out, take off, get off
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.
