Dwell on meaning
Dwell on is a phrasal verb that means to formally return repeatedly in thought or conversation to a matter, particularly an unpleasant one.
- Past simple
- dwelt on
- Past participle
- dwelt on
- -ing form
- dwelling on
What dwell on means
keep thinking or talkingC1formal
To formally return repeatedly in thought or conversation to a matter, particularly an unpleasant one
There is no point dwelling on past failures.
Similar phrasal verbs
With on: turn on, put on, try on, go on, get on, hold on, carry on, hang on, keep on doing, keep on.
Common questions
What does dwell on mean?
To formally return repeatedly in thought or conversation to a matter, particularly an unpleasant one.
What is the past tense of dwell on?
Dwelt on, which is also its past participle.
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