Dwelled: meaning, definitions and examples

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dwelled

 

[ dwelled ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Dwelled is the simple past form of the verb 'dwell'. To dwell means to live or reside in a place. It can also imply lingering on a thought or a memory. The term often conveys a sense of permanence or long-standing habitation. In a broader sense, it can refer to focusing on a particular idea or emotion.

Synonyms

inhabited, linger, lived, resided.

Examples of usage

  • She dwelled in the same house for twenty years.
  • He dwelled on his past mistakes instead of moving forward.
  • They have dwelled in the countryside for most of their lives.

Translations

Translations of the word "dwelled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น habitou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคนเคคเฅ‡ เคฅเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wohnte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tinggal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตัˆะบะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mieszkaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝใ‚“ใงใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉsidait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ habitรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaลŸadฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์ฃผํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู‚ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bydlel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bรฝval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑ…ไฝ่ฟ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพivel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bjรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€ะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒแƒ•แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaลŸadฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ habitรณ

Etymology

The word 'dwell' originated from the Old English 'dwellan', which meant to delay, hinder, or make a stay. This term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *dwelwan, which has cognates in various Germanic languages, such as the Old High German 'twellan' and the Middle Dutch 'dwellen'. Initially, 'dwell' had a broader meaning related to delay or stop moving. As the meanings evolved, the word began to focus more on the aspect of living or residing in a particular place. Over time, 'dwell' took on additional contexts, including the notion of fixating on thoughts or memories. The transformation of the word's meaning highlights the human tendency to find significance in both physical spaces and mental reflections.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,125, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.