abide
/əˈbaɪd/
a · bide
ə · ˈbaɪd
English Definition
v. to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation.
Significado en Español
cumplir, soportar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tuân thủ, chịu đựng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ab(away) + ide(go) → to abide, maintain a certain behavior or state.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “abide”?
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A
ignore
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B
comply
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C
depart
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D
neglect
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B — comply.
“abide” means v. to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation.
Common questions about “abide”
What does “abide” mean?
abide — v. to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation.. In Chinese: 遵守，忍受.
How do you pronounce “abide”?
abide is pronounced /əˈbaɪd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: a · bide.
Is “abide” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. abide appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “abide”?
ab(away) + ide(go) → to abide, maintain a certain behavior or state.
