Looking for the meaning of the word ABIDES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ABIDES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Abide
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English ābīdan ‘wait’, from ā- ‘onwards’ + bīdan (see bide)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈbʌɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation)
Short Definition:accept or act in accordance with
Examples:- I said I would abide by their decision
Definition:
be able to tolerate (someone or something)
Short Definition:be unable to tolerate
Examples:- if there is one thing I cannot abide it is a lack of discipline
- he enjoyed socializing and could not abide being alone
Definition:
(of a feeling or memory) continue without fading or being lost
Short Definition:continue without fading or being lost
Examples:- at least one memory will abide
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