Abiding

/əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Abiding

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.

adjective

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

    "a deep and abiding hatred of wealth"

Anagrams of Abiding

No exact anagrams found for "abiding". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "abiding" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Abiding"

Abiding is a 7-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Abiding" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "abiding" is a medium-scoring word.