dwelling
/ˈdwɛlɪŋ/
dwel · ling
ˈdwɛ · lɪŋ
English Definition
n. a place where people live
Significado en Español
vivienda, residencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nơi ở, chỗ ở
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Example Sentence
The old dwelling was made of stone.
这座老房子是用石头建造的。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “dwelling”:
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A
residence
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B
playground
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C
workplace
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D
marketplace
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A — residence.
“dwelling” means n. a place where people live
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Their small ______ was a cozy cottage right at the edge of the woods.
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A
factory
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B
stadium
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C
prison
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D
dwelling
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D — dwelling.
“dwelling” means n. a place where people live
Common questions about “dwelling”
What does “dwelling” mean?
dwelling — n. a place where people live. In Chinese: 住所，住宅.
How do you pronounce “dwelling”?
dwelling is pronounced /ˈdwɛlɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dwel · ling.
How do you use “dwelling” in a sentence?
The old dwelling was made of stone. (这座老房子是用石头建造的。)
What are synonyms for “dwelling”?
residence, home, abode — all close in meaning to dwelling (n. a place where people live).
Is “dwelling” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. dwelling appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
