abide

/ə'baid/

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The word "abide" is a verb that means to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is unpleasant or difficult. It can also mean to stay or remain in a place.

Usage Instructions:

• "Abide" is often used in more formal or literary contexts, but you can also use it in everyday conversation when discussing how you deal with unpleasant situations or how long you stay somewhere.

Example Sentences:

1. Tolerate: "I can’t abide his constant criticism." (This means I cannot tolerate or accept his constant criticism.)
2. Stay: "You can abide at my house while you’re in town." (This means you can stay at my house.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "abide" can also convey a sense of loyalty or commitment, particularly in phrases like "abide by," which means to follow or obey rules or agreements.

Word Variants:

• Abiding (adjective): This describes something that is enduring or lasting, like "an abiding love."
• Abode (noun): This refers to a place of residence or where someone lives, often used in a more poetic or formal way.

Different Meanings:

1. To Tolerate: To accept something unpleasant.
   • Example: "He abides the noise from the construction site."
2. To Stay: To remain in a place.
   • Example: "She decided to abide in the small town for a few more days."

Synonyms:

• Tolerate
• Endure
• Accept
• Dwell (in the context of staying)
• Stick with

Idioms:

While "abide" itself may not have idioms that are widely recognized, the phrase "abide by" is commonly used: - "You must abide by the rules of the club." (This means you must follow the rules.)

Phrasal Verbs:

• Abide by: To follow or obey a rule or decision.
  • Example: "Everyone is expected to abide by the new regulations."

Summary:

In summary, "abide" can mean to tolerate something unpleasant or to stay in a place for a while. It’s a versatile word you can use to express endurance or a sense of attachment to a location.

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Verb

1. put up with something or somebody unpleasant
   • I cannot bear his constant criticism
   • The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
   • he learned to tolerate the heat
   • She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
2. dwell
   • You can stay with me while you are in town
   • stay a bit longer--the day is still young

Synonyms

• bide
• stay