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dwelling

The word “dwelling” has 2 syllables: dwell-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈdwɛl·ɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for dwelling?

In the thesaurus, “dwelling” has 121 synonyms and 37 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dwelling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for dwelling

Antonyms for dwelling

Meanings of dwelling

  • noun
    1. A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.
  • verb
    1. To live; to reside.
    2. To linger (on) a particular thought, idea etc.; to remain fixated (on).
    3. To be in a given state.
    4. To abide; to remain; to continue.

Example Sentences

  • The ancient cave served as a dwelling for early humans.
  • They built a comfortable dwelling near the river.
  • The inspector checked each dwelling for safety compliance.
  • Many birds choose hollow trees as their dwelling.
  • His writings often describe the harsh conditions of mountain dwelling.

On this page you'll find 158 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dwelling, such as: McMansion, RV, abandoning, abiding, abode, absconding, accommodations.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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