Definition
to abide by (a decision): to obey, to follow, to live with, to observe (a decision)
to abide: to tolerate, to suffer, to accept, to bear, to endure
I can't abide his behavior any longer. He is terrible.
This is an irregular verb:
I abide / I abode or abided / I have abode or abided
(my) abiding (love): (my) constant, permanent, enduring (love)
- "In spite of my blinding rage and abiding contempt for you, my yoga guru has advised me that expressing myself to you via a letter may prove therapeutic, which is why I am penning the present missive from my retreat, high atop the Himalayan peaks."
- "Brian : We all have to abide by office rules, Horatio."
- "We are not the only company in the building, and we must abide by the owner's decisions concerning cafeteria policy."
Still unsure of the best way to use 'Abide'? Improve your English thanks to our online English lessons. We offer a free test as well as a free level assessment!
What our users say:
Test your English with Gymglish today and get a free level assessment
Absolutely free - no strings attached.
