Abiding
/əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo remain or stay in a place or situation
/əˈbaɪd/
To remain or stay
I will abide by the rules.
💡 Simply: To stay in one place
More Examples
She had to abide in the hotel until the storm passed.
How It's Used
"The judge ordered the defendant to abide by the terms of the contract."
"The hero had to abide in the wilderness for many days."
Lasting or enduring over time
/əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
Lasting or enduring
The abiding love between the couple was inspiring.
💡 Simply: Long-lasting
More Examples
The company's abiding commitment to quality is admirable.
How It's Used
"The philosopher discussed the abiding nature of truth."
Idioms & expressions
abide by
To obey or follow a rule or law
"The company must abide by the regulations."
From Old English 'abid̄ian', meaning 'to await' or 'remain', derived from 'abid̄' meaning 'to await' and the suffix '-ian' indicating a verb form.
The word 'abide' has been used since Old English times, with the meaning 'to await' or 'remain'. Over time, its meaning has expanded to include 'to obey' or 'follow a rule'.
Memory tip
Think of 'a bite' to remember 'abide' as taking a bite out of time to stay
Word Origin
"to await or remain"