dwelled

dwell

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dwel]
- /dwɛl/
- /dwel/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dwel]
- /dwɛl/

Definitions of dwelled word

verb without object dwelled to live or stay as a permanent resident; reside. 1
verb without object dwelled to live or continue in a given condition or state: to dwell in happiness. 1
verb without object dwelled 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 dwelled (of a moving tool or machine part) to be motionless for a certain interval during operation. 1
noun dwelled 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
noun dwelled Simple past form of dwell. 1

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Origin of dwelled

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 Dwelled

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dwelled 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.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

dwelled usage trend in Literature

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