Reside
/rɪˈzaɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo live in a particular place.
/rɪˈzaɪd/
To have one's permanent home in a particular place.
He resides in a small village in the countryside.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a favorite cozy spot, like your bed! 'Reside' means you live in that spot, like your house or your city. You're a 'resident' if you reside there!
👶 For kids: To live somewhere, like in a house or a town.
More Examples
The president resides at the White House.
Many students choose to reside in dormitories during their college years.
How It's Used
"According to the law, you must reside in the country for at least six months before applying for citizenship."
"The population residing in this area is primarily composed of young families."
To be present or inherent in something.
/rɪˈzaɪd/
To be present or exist in something.
The final decision resides with the committee.
💡 Simply: Imagine a secret power that's hidden inside a magical object! 'Reside' can mean something is held or exists within something else. For instance, the answer 'resides' in your brain until you remember it!
👶 For kids: To be inside of something, like a secret in a box.
More Examples
The responsibility resides with the project manager.
The beauty of the art resides in its simplicity.
How It's Used
"The power to make decisions resides within the individual."
"The truth often resides in the details of the story."
Synonyms
From Latin *residēre* ('to remain behind, settle'), from *re-* ('again, back') + *sidēre* ('to sit').
Historically, 'reside' was commonly used in legal and formal contexts to denote one's fixed place of dwelling, but the core meaning has remained consistent.
Memory tip
Think of a 'residence' - a place you live. 'Reside' is the action of living there.