Abode: meaning, definitions and examples

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abode

 

[ əˈbəʊd ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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 | Verb

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

🇮🇳 निवास

🇩🇪 Wohnsitz

🇮🇩 tempat tinggal

🇺🇦 оселя

🇵🇱 siedziba

🇯🇵 住居 (じゅうきょ)

🇫🇷 demeure

🇪🇸 morada

🇹🇷 ikametgah

🇰🇷 거처

🇸🇦 مسكن

🇨🇿 bydliště

🇸🇰 bydlisko

🇨🇳 住所 (zhùsuǒ)

🇸🇮 prebivališče

🇮🇸 bústaður

🇰🇿 тұрақ

🇬🇪 საცხოვრებელი

🇦🇿 yaşayış yeri

🇲🇽 morada

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,061 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.