Pronunciation: /dwɛl ɪn/
noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality
A1 I dwell in a small village.
A2 Many animals dwell in the forest.
B1 The artist's inspiration seems to dwell in nature.
B2 His thoughts often dwell in the past.
C1 The philosopher's mind seemed to dwell in the realm of abstract concepts.
C2 The author's creativity seemed to dwell in the depths of his imagination.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 Many animals dwell in the forest.
A2 Birds often dwell in nests.
B1 Historical artifacts dwell in museums.
B2 Legends of old warriors dwell in the minds of the villagers.
C1 Memories of past events dwell in the deepest recesses of our minds.
C2 Philosophers often dwell in the realm of abstract thought.
formal Many people choose to dwell in urban areas for the convenience of amenities and services.
informal My grandparents dwell in a cozy cottage by the lake during the summer months.
slang I heard Sarah's ex-boyfriend still dwells in her mind, even though they broke up months ago.
figurative Negative thoughts can dwell in your mind if you don't actively work to replace them with positive ones.
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