Abode: meaning, definitions and examples

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abode

[ əˈbəʊd ]

^{Context #1}

place of residence

A place where someone lives; a residence or dwelling.

Synonyms

dwelling, home, residence

Examples of usage

I have recently moved to a new abode in the countryside.
Her abode was a small cottage by the sea.

^{Context #2}

to reside

To live in a particular place.

Synonyms

dwell, live, reside

Examples of usage

They abode in the city for many years.
He abode with his family in the village.

Translations

Translations of the word "abode" in other languages:

🇵🇹 morada

residência
casa

🇮🇳 निवास

🇩🇪 Wohnsitz

Heim
Behausung

🇮🇩 tempat tinggal

🇺🇦 оселя

житло
дім

🇵🇱 siedziba

mieszkanie
dom

🇯🇵 住居 (じゅうきょ)

🇫🇷 demeure

résidence
habitation

🇪🇸 morada

residencia
hogar

🇹🇷 ikametgah

konut
ev

🇰🇷 거처

주거지
집

🇸🇦 مسكن

مقر
منزل

🇨🇿 bydliště

obydlí
domov

🇸🇰 bydlisko

sídlo
domov

🇨🇳 住所 (zhùsuǒ)

🇸🇮 prebivališče

dom
bivališče

🇮🇸 bústaður

🇰🇿 тұрақ

баспана
үй

🇬🇪 საცხოვრებელი

🇦🇿 yaşayış yeri

🇲🇽 morada

residencia
hogar

Word origin

The word 'abode' originated from Middle English 'abiden', which means 'to wait, remain'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a place where someone lives. The concept of 'abode' has been present in various languages and cultures, reflecting the importance of having a place to reside throughout history.