Word
dwelling
US/ˈdwɛɫɪŋ/
UK/dwˈɛlɪŋ/
Definitions
01a place to live
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Formal
n. a house, apartment, or other place where a person lives.
n. a building or place of shelter in which people live; a formal synonym for home or residence.
Español:morada
“The old stone dwelling stood alone on the side of the hill.”
“The local council is responsible for ensuring that every dwelling in the district meets modern safety and insulation standards.”
Usage
Often used in legal, architectural, or official contexts rather than casual conversation.
Synonyms
02living in a place
C2 · Proficiency Literary
v. the act of living in a specific place.
v. the state of residing or inhabiting a particular location.
“The story tells of strange creatures dwelling deep inside the forest.”
“The documentary explores the unique challenges faced by communities dwelling in the high-altitude regions of the Andes.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Some neighboring Native groups called the Shoshone the “Grass House People,” after their traditional grass thatch dwellings.” “If you spend too much time dwelling on this you’ll feel as if you’re in Waiting for Godot.” Etymology
From Middle English dwellynge, dwellyng (“delay, continuance, abode”), equivalent to dwell + -ing. More at dwell.
From dwell + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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