English Definition
v. live, reside
Significado en Español
habitar, residir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cư trú, ở
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Example Sentence
He dwells in the countryside.
他住在乡下。
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dwell(live)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “dwell” as used in the context of the sentence: “The researchers dwell on the causes of climate change.”
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A
explore
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B
criticize
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C
ignore
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D
capture
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A — explore.
“dwell” means v. live, reside
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Many wild animals ______ deep within the thick forest.
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A
visit
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B
leave
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C
dwell
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D
depart
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C — dwell.
“dwell” means v. live, reside
Common questions about “dwell”
What does “dwell” mean?
dwell — v. live, reside. In Chinese: 居住，栖息.
How do you pronounce “dwell”?
dwell is pronounced /dwel/. It breaks into 1 syllable: dwell.
How do you use “dwell” in a sentence?
He dwells in the countryside. (他住在乡下。)
What are synonyms for “dwell”?
reside, inhabit — all close in meaning to dwell (v. live, reside).
Is “dwell” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. dwell appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “dwell”?
dwell(live)
