dwell on

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dwel on, awn]
- /dwɛl ɒn, ɔn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dwel on, awn]
- /dwɛl ɒn, ɔn/

Definitions of dwell on words

verb without object dwell on to live or stay as a permanent resident; reside. 1
verb without object dwell on to live or continue in a given condition or state: to dwell in happiness. 1
verb without object dwell on to linger over, emphasize, or ponder in thought, speech, or writing (often followed by on or upon): to dwell on a particular point in an argument. 1
verb without object dwell on (of a moving tool or machine part) to be motionless for a certain interval during operation. 1
noun dwell on Machinery. a flat or cylindrical area on a cam for maintaining a follower in a certain position during part of a cycle. a period in a cycle in the operation of a machine or engine during which a given part remains motionless. 1
verb dwell on to think, speak, or write at length 0

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Origin of dwell on

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English dwellen to lead astray, stun, abide, Old English dwellan to lead or go astray, hinder; cognate with Old Norse dvelja

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Parts of speech for Dwell on

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Dwell on

dwell on popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for dwell on

verb dwell on

harp on — a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame formed by a soundbox, a pillar, and a curved neck, and having strings stretched between the soundbox and the neck that are plucked with the fingers.
consider — If you consider a person or thing to be something, you have the opinion that this is what they are.
continue — If someone or something continues to do something, they keep doing it and do not stop.
linger — to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave: We lingered awhile after the party.

All 4 Synonyms of dwell on

Antonyms for dwell on

verb dwell on

disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
dismiss — to direct (an assembly of persons) to disperse or go: I dismissed the class early.
forget — to cease or fail to remember; be unable to recall: to forget someone's name.

All 4 Antonyms of dwell on

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Definitions of dwell on words

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Origin of dwell on

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Parts of speech for Dwell on

dwell on popularity

dwell on usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for dwell on

verb dwell on

Antonyms for dwell on

verb dwell on

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