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dwelling (n.)

a place to live

Examples

  • A modest dwelling.

Key rules

  • A dwelling is a place where people live
  • A modest dwelling, a dwelling house
  • Dwelling is countable
💡 Tip: Housing statistics // Legal documents // Describing places
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