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abide

The word “abide” has 2 syllables: a-bide

It's pronounced as /əˈbaɪd/

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In the thesaurus, “abide” has 103 synonyms and 95 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abide along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abide

Antonyms for abide

Meanings of abide

  • verb
    1. To endure without yielding; to withstand; await defiantly; to encounter; to persevere.
    2. To bear patiently; to tolerate; to put up with; stand.
    3. To pay for; to stand the consequences of; to answer for; to suffer for; to atone for.
    4. To wait in expectation.
    5. To pause; to delay.
    6. To stay; to continue in a place; to remain stable or fixed in some state or condition; to be left.
    7. To have one's abode; to dwell; to reside; to sojourn.
    8. To endure; to remain; to last.
    9. To stand ready for; to await for someone; watch for.
    10. To endure or undergo a hard trial or a task; to stand up under.
    11. To await submissively; accept without question; submit to.

Example Sentences

  • The wise philosopher advised his followers to abide by principles of kindness and compassion.
  • Despite the challenges, the community chose to abide by a sense of unity and support.
  • The rules of the organization require all members to abide by a code of conduct.
  • In times of uncertainty, it is essential to abide by values that promote resilience and growth.
  • The old farmhouse had weathered many storms, continuing to abide through the changing seasons.

On this page you'll find 198 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abide, such as: abandon, abate, abscond, absorb, accept, acknowledge, acquiesce.

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