house vs dwelling

dwelling vs house

house and dwelling both are nouns.

house is a verb but dwelling is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
house	Yes	No	Yes	No
dwelling	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, dwelling is a hypernym of house; that is, dwelling is a word with a broader meaning than house:

house: a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
dwelling: housing that someone is living in

Other hypernyms of house include building, edifice, abode, domicile, dwelling house, habitation, home.

house (noun)	dwelling (noun)
play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults	housing that someone is living in
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
a building in which something is sheltered or located
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
aristocratic family line
the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
an official assembly having legislative powers
the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema
the members of a religious community living together
a social unit living together
the management of a gambling house or casino
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

house (verb)	dwelling (verb)
provide someone with accomodation
contain or cover

Difference between house and dwelling

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