Residing

rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ

verbmediumCommonGeneral

Definitions

2 meanings
1

To live in or be located in a particular place; to have one's home in a specific location.

rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ

verbneutralmedium
General

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.

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2

The artist resided in New York City for a decade.

3

The embassy staff are currently residing at a temporary location.

How It's Used

Legal

"The defendant was residing at the address provided."

General

"She is currently residing in Paris."

2

To be present or inherent in; to exist as a quality or power in someone or something.

rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ

verbformalAdvanced
General

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

2

The answer resides in careful planning.

3

Justice resides in fairness and equality.

How It's Used

Abstract/Philosophical

"The power resides within the people."

Legal/Formal

"The authority to make the decision resides with the board of directors."

Tip:RESIDE = RE-SIDE, like the power stays on this SIDE.

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.

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