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- pronunciation:
- aed
hir
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
adheres, adhering, adhered |
| definition 1: |
to stick or cling firmly (usually followed by "to").
The bandage adhered to her skin.- synonyms:
- cling, stick
- similar words:
- attach, cement, fasten, glue, join
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| definition 2: |
to obey or follow (usually followed by "to").
We adhered to the rules.- synonyms:
- abide by, comply with, observe
- antonyms:
- ignore
- similar words:
- acknowledge, heed, mind, obey, respect
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| related words: |
comply |
| derivation: |
adherer (n.) |
The word adhere
contains the following parts:
ad-
Latin
prefix
that means to, toward
  More about this word part:
Originally a Latin preposition and prefix, ad-
occurs in English in Latin loanwords. It has multiple forms, as the final 'd' sound in ad-
assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See its assimilated forms: ac-, af-, ag-1, al-, an-, ap-, ar-, as-, and at-.
Example words:
adapt, add, addict, addiction, adequate, adhere, adjacent, adjective, adjust, administer, administrator, admission, admit, adopt, adoption, adverb, adversary, adverse, adversity, advertise, advocate
her, hes
Latin
root
that means stick
Example words:
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