Dwell and Fly

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Dwell verb - To continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time.

Usage example: dwelling with a farm family as an exchange student in France

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Fly is an antonym for dwell.

Nearby Words: dwelling, dweller

Fly verb - To get free from a dangerous or confining situation.

Usage example: you must fly to safety immediately

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Dwell is an antonym for fly.

Nearby Words: flying, flyer

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