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a·bide

abide

 
 
pronunciation:
baId
phrases:
abide by
part of speech: verb
inflections: abides, abiding, abode, abided
definition 1: to continue.
Although she is gone, his love for her abides.
synonyms:
continue, endure, last
antonyms:
end, pass
similar words:
persist, remain, survive
definition 2: to live; dwell.
He abides in a cottage deep in the woods.
synonyms:
dwell, live, reside
similar words:
lodge
definition 3: to put up with; stand.
She cannot abide loud noises.
synonyms:
bear, stand, stomach, tolerate
similar words:
accept
phrase: abide by