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dwelled

Pronunciation: [dwɛld]

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Learn how to use dwelled in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “living situation”

(verb) to have lived in a particular place for a period of time. This means to stay or continue to live somewhere. Like when your family stays in one house for many years.

Example

They dwelled in that cozy little house for over a decade.

Example

They didn’t dwell in the apartment for very long because they moved away quickly.

Example

How long have you dwelled in your current home?

Context: “thought process”

(verb) to think or worry about something for a long time. This means to stay focused on a specific idea or concern, like when someone keeps thinking about something that makes them sad.

Example

She dwelled on her happy memories from childhood.

Example

He tried not to dwell on his mistakes and instead focused on his future.

Example

Do you often dwell on problems instead of looking for solutions?

How to pronounce dwelled

Pronunciation: [dwɛld]

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