dwell (dwɛl
)
Definitions
verb
Word forms: dwells, dwelling, dwelt, dwɛlt, dwelled
(intr) - formal literary to live as a permanent resident
- to live (in a specified state) ⇒
to dwell in poverty
noun
- a regular pause in the operation of a machine
- a flat or constant-radius portion on a linear or rotary cam enabling the cam follower to remain static for a brief time
Alternative Forms
ˈdweller nounWord Origin
Old English dwellan to seduce, get lost; related to Old Saxon bidwellian to prevent, Old Norse dvelja, Old High German twellen to preventUsage examples
Nevertheless its folk are seldom seen, and maybe they dwell now deep in the woods and far from the northern border.
, THE LORD OF THE RINGS (2004)I am an optimist, and do not like to dwell on failures for long.
Business Today (1999)But Fisher won't dwell on the statistical advantage in Test experience of the Stormers backs.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2005)But Harper is looking ahead to the opening game against Villa rather than dwell on Saturday's defeat.
Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2003)She was aware of the effect that she had on the men she met, but she usually chose not to dwell on it.
, THE PAINTER (2003)