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abiding

/əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/

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verb

To endure without yielding; to withstand; await defiantly; to encounter; to persevere.

Examples :

"The old oak tree abides the wind endlessly."

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To bear patiently; to tolerate; to put up with; stand.

Examples :

"Despite the noise from the construction site, she was able to abide the discomfort and finish her homework. "

attitude character human mind emotion

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To pay for; to stand the consequences of; to answer for; to suffer for; to atone for.

Examples :

"The student had to abide the consequences of cheating on the test. "

suffering guilt moral value action

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verb

To wait in expectation.

Examples :

"We are abiding for the school bus to arrive. "

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To pause; to delay.

Examples :

"The doctor is abiding to check my blood pressure again before I leave. "

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verb

To stay; to continue in a place; to remain stable or fixed in some state or condition; to be left.

Examples :

"The old oak tree stood, abiding in the park for decades. "

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verb

To have one's abode; to dwell; to reside; to sojourn.

Examples :

"For many years, the family was happy abiding in their cozy countryside cottage. "

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verb

To endure; to remain; to last.

Examples :

"The memory of my grandmother's kindness is abiding with me, even years after she passed away. "

time being philosophy

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verb

To stand ready for; to await for someone; watch for.

Examples :

"The doctor is abiding the arrival of the ambulance to provide immediate care to the injured patient. "

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To endure or undergo a hard trial or a task; to stand up under.

Examples :

"The student bravely abided the difficult math exam, focusing on each problem patiently. "

action ability achievement condition

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verb

To await submissively; accept without question; submit to.

Examples :

"The student abiding by the teacher's instructions completed the assignment diligently. "

attitude philosophy moral religion

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adjective

Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.

Examples :

"a deep and abiding hatred of wealth"

time quality character

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noun

The action of one who abides; the state of an abider.

Examples :

"Her abiding love for her grandmother was evident in the thoughtful gifts she always brought her. "

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noun

Examples :

"The old, rambling house was their abiding, a place filled with memories and laughter. "