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abide

/əˈbaɪd/
a · bide ə · ˈbaɪd
English Definition
v. to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation.
中文释义
遵守,忍受
Significado en Español
cumplir, soportar
한국어 뜻
지키다, 견디다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tuân thủ, chịu đựng
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Example Sentence

He promised to abide by the rules of the competition.

他承诺遵守比赛规则。

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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”?

  1. A ignore
  2. B comply
  3. C depart
  4. D neglect
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B — comply. “abide” means v. to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Every member of the club must ______ by its strict written rules.

  1. A abide
  2. B break
  3. C ignore
  4. D defy
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A — abide. “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.

How do you use “abide” in a sentence?

He promised to abide by the rules of the competition. (他承诺遵守比赛规则。)

What are synonyms for “abide”?

comply, follow, adhere, obey — all close in meaning to abide (v. to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation.).

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.

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