Dwelled: meaning, definitions and examples
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dwelled
[ dwelled ]
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:
๐ต๐น habitou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคนเคคเฅ เคฅเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช wohnte
๐ฎ๐ฉ tinggal
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะตัะบะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ mieszkaล
๐ฏ๐ต ไฝใใงใใ
๐ซ๐ท rรฉsidait
๐ช๐ธ habitรณ
๐น๐ท yaลadฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ์ฃผํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ bydlel
๐ธ๐ฐ bรฝval
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑ ไฝ่ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพivel
๐ฎ๐ธ bjรณ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑัะฐััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฎแแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yaลadฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 29123 cicatrix
- 29124 undulation
- 29125 dwelled
- 29126 lanthanide
- 29127 typographic
- 29128 swindling
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