reside
To live in a particular place.
reside in a sentence
- An old tortoise is said to reside in the walled garden, munching lettuce among the roses.
- Barn owls reside in the old church tower, sleeping there all day and hunting at night.
Words that mean something similar
live, dwell, lodge
More words about places & settings
- rugged: Rough, rocky and uneven, or strong and tough.
- rural: To do with the countryside rather than the town.
- rustic: Simple and plain in a way that suits the countryside.
- sacred: Holy, or deeply respected and precious.
- secluded: Quiet and hidden away from other people.
- solitary: Alone, with no other people or things nearby.
- subterranean: Existing or happening under the ground.
- summit: The very top of a mountain or hill.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test