Residing
rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo live in or be located in a particular place; to have one's home in a specific location.
rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ
To have one's permanent home in a particular place.
My grandparents are residing in a small town in Italy.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're at your house. Residing means that's where you live! Like, "My cat is residing in my living room" means she lives there.
👶 For kids: To live somewhere.
More Examples
The artist resided in New York City for a decade.
The embassy staff are currently residing at a temporary location.
How It's Used
"The defendant was residing at the address provided."
"She is currently residing in Paris."
To be present or inherent in; to exist as a quality or power in someone or something.
rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ
To exist or be present in something.
The responsibility for the project residing with the project manager.
💡 Simply: Sometimes, residing means something 'lives' inside another thing. Like, "The solution resides within teamwork!" That means the solution is *in* teamwork.
👶 For kids: To be inside something.
More Examples
The answer resides in careful planning.
Justice resides in fairness and equality.
How It's Used
"The power resides within the people."
"The authority to make the decision resides with the board of directors."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
reside in
To have your home in a specific location.
"She resides in London."
From Latin *residēre* meaning 'to remain, stay', derived from *re-* 'again' + *sidēre* 'to sit'.
The word 'reside' has been used since the 14th century, initially referring to living or dwelling in a place, but later it encompassed the idea of something being inherent or present within something.
Memory tip
Think of a RE-side. You're staying on that SIDE.