Meaning of dwelling in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdwɛlɪŋ/

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  1. Noun

    dwelling

    Definitions

    1. housing that someone is living in

    Examples

    • « he built a modest dwelling near the pond »
    • « they raise money to provide homes for the homeless »

    Derived terms

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