Abide: meaning, definitions and examples

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abide

 

[ əˈbʌɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to follow

To accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation.

Synonyms

comply, follow, obey

Examples of usage

  • He promised to abide by the rules of the game.
  • She always abides by her principles.
Context #2 | Verb

to tolerate

To tolerate or endure something.

Synonyms

bear, endure, tolerate

Examples of usage

  • I cannot abide his rude behavior.
  • She could not abide the thought of failure.

Translations

Translations of the word "abide" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cumprir

🇮🇳 पालन करना

🇩🇪 befolgen

🇮🇩 mematuhi

🇺🇦 дотримуватися

🇵🇱 przestrzegać

🇯🇵 従う (したがう)

🇫🇷 respecter

🇪🇸 cumplir

🇹🇷 uymak

🇰🇷 따르다 (따르다)

🇸🇦 الامتثال

🇨🇿 dodržovat

🇸🇰 dodržiavať

🇨🇳 遵守 (zūnshǒu)

🇸🇮 spoštovati

🇮🇸 hlýða

🇰🇿 бағыну

🇬🇪 დამცველი

🇦🇿 riayət etmək

🇲🇽 cumplir

Etymology

The word 'abide' originated from the Old English word 'ābīdan', meaning to wait, remain, or endure. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the sense of tolerating or accepting. The word has been used in various contexts, including literature, philosophy, and everyday conversation, to convey the idea of adherence or endurance.

See also: abidance.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,426 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.