Word: Dwelling House
Definition: A "dwelling house" is a noun that refers to a type of house where people live. It is a place where someone makes their home.
Usage Instructions: You can use "dwelling house" when you want to talk about a home or residence in a more formal way. It's often used in legal or official documents.
Example: - "He built a modest dwelling house near the pond." (This means he constructed a simple home close to a pond.)
Advanced Usage: In legal contexts, "dwelling house" can be used to refer to a property that is recognized as someone's legal residence. For example, "The law protects the rights of individuals living in their dwelling house."
Word Variants: - "Dwelling" (noun) – This is a more general term that refers to any place where someone lives. - "House" (noun) – A simpler term that generally means any building where people live.
Different Meaning: - "Dwelling" can also refer to the act of living in a particular place, not just the physical building. For example, "He was dwelling on his past mistakes" means he was thinking about them a lot.
Synonyms: - Home - Residence - Abode - Habitat
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - "Make yourself at home" – This means to feel comfortable in someone else's dwelling. - "Home is where the heart is" – This means that your true home is wherever you feel love and comfort, not just a physical dwelling.