Abide

/əˈbaɪd/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Abide

verb

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

    "The old oak tree abides the wind endlessly."

  2. To bear patiently; to tolerate; to put up with; stand.
  3. To pay for; to stand the consequences of; to answer for; to suffer for; to atone for.
  4. To wait in expectation.
  5. To pause; to delay.

Anagrams of Abide

Words You Can Make

14 words can be made from the letters in "abide":

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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