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dwelling
/ˈdwɛ.lɪŋ/
When used as a noun, "dwelling" is more formal than words like "home" or "house". You will often see it in legal documents, government reports, or descriptive writing. As a verb, "dwelling" is less common in everyday speech. People usually prefer to say "living" instead of "dwelling" when talking about where they reside.
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Sarah is hiding in the office breakroom to avoid David.
Mark
yo check this airbnb. a literal cave dwelling for 50 bucks.
Sarah
hard pass. i'm already vibing with my current hole in the wall.
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Mark uses 'dwelling' to describe a primitive residence, while Sarah uses the idiom 'hole in the wall' to jokingly refer to her own small, cheap apartment, reflecting their mutual exhaustion and low standards for living.