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- Dictionaryabide/əˈbʌɪd/
verb
- 1. accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation): "I said I would abide by their decision"
- 2. be unable to tolerate (someone or something): informal "if there is one thing I cannot abide it is a lack of discipline" Similar
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the verb abide, such as to bear, endure, wait, or remain. See synonyms, phrases, examples, and word history of abide.
Abide means to live or stay somewhere, or to dislike someone or something very much. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms and translations.
to endure, sustain, or withstand without yielding or submitting: to abide a vigorous onslaught. to wait for; await: to abide the coming of the Lord. to accept without opposition or question: to abide the verdict of the judges. to pay the price or penalty of; suffer for. verb phrase. to act in accord with. to submit to; agree to:
If you can't abide with something, it means you can't stand it. If you can abide it, it means you can live with it. An old definition of abide is "to live" — think of abode, as in "dwelling." If you abide by the rules, it means you live with them, and you will follow them.
Learn the meaning of abide as a verb, with usage examples and pronunciation. Find out how to say abide in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.
abide in British English. (əˈbaɪd ) verb Word forms: abides, abiding, abode or abided. 1. (transitive) to tolerate; put up with. 2. (transitive) to accept or submit to; suffer. to abide the court's decision. 3. (intransitive; foll by by)
abide. ( əˈbaɪd) vb, abides, abiding, abode or abided. 1. ( tr) to tolerate; put up with. 2. ( tr) to accept or submit to; suffer: to abide the court's decision. 3. a. to comply (with): to abide by the decision. b. to remain faithful (to): to abide by your promise. 4. ( intr) to remain or continue. 5. ( intr) archaic to dwell.
