Dwell

/dwΙ›l/

The meaning and definition of Dwell, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A period of time in which a system or component remains in a given state.
  2. A brief pause in the motion of part of a mechanism to allow an operation to be completed.
verb
  1. To linger (on) a particular thought, idea etc.; to remain fixated (on).
  2. To live; to reside.

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