Dwell ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Dwell ( verb )

1. To live in a particular place for a period of time.
2. To spend a lot of time thinking or talking about something.
3. To linger or stay in a particular place or position.

Origin:

From old english dwellan "to lead astray, to linger".

Examples:

1. The family dwelled in the house for many years.
2. He dwelled on the past and couldn't move on.
3. She dwelled on the topic for too long in the conversation.
4. The bird dwelled on the branch for a while before flying away.
5. The ship dwelled in the port for a few days before departing.

(As a noun)

Dwell ( noun )

1. To live in a particular place for a period of time.
2. To spend a lot of time thinking or talking about something.
3. To linger or stay in a particular place or position.

Origin:

From old english dwellan "to lead astray, to linger".

Examples:

1. The family dwelled in the house for many years.
2. He dwelled on the past and couldn't move on.
3. She dwelled on the topic for too long in the conversation.
4. The bird dwelled on the branch for a while before flying away.
5. The ship dwelled in the port for a few days before departing.