abideby

Meanings

• Verb

  To comply with a law, regulation, or request; to obey or follow.

• Verb

  To wait or stay in a place, often for a period of time.

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Variants

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abide , abide by , abided , abided by , abider , abiders , abides , abides by , abiding , abiding by , abode , abode by

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Etymology

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The word 'abide' comes from the Old English word 'abidan,' which means 'to tarry, to wait.' The suffix '-by' is added to indicate that the word functions as a verb.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'abide' is often used in legal contexts to mean 'to remain in force' or 'to continue in effect.'

2. In some dialects of English, the word 'abide' can also mean 'to put up with' or 'to endure.'

3. The hymn 'Abide with Me' was written by Henry Lyte in 1847 and has been sung at many funerals and memorial services.

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Related Concepts

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1. Comply: To follow the rules or regulations; to obey

2. Obey: To follow the instructions or orders of someone in authority

3. Patience: The ability to wait calmly and without complaint for something to happen

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Quotes

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1. A former party functionary, Yeltsin replaced Communist ideology with a supremely simplified vision of democracy, which boiled down to two tenets: He could not "abide" Communists, and he supported freedom of the press.

   - Masha Gessen,{it}New Republic{/it},5 June 2000

2. Now his anger had poisoned all relationships, no one could be put in the two empty beds in the room, and not even his long-suffering sister could "abide" him in her house.

   - Peter Pouncey,{it}Rules for Old Men Waiting{/it},2005

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'abide' has been used to convey a sense of patience, endurance, and perseverance. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' Macbeth is urged to 'abide' the storm until it passes. In music, the word has been used in titles such as 'Abide with Me,' a popular hymn that encourages faith and patience.

How to Memorize "abideby"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'abide' as meaning 'to obey' or 'to wait.' Imagine yourself following a rule or regulation, or waiting for something to happen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abide' with the idea of following rules or waiting patiently. Think of examples from literature or music where the word is used in this context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic to help remember the meaning of 'abide.' For example, 'A-B-I-D-E' could stand for 'Always Be In Diligent Expectation' or 'Always Bring It Down Easy' depending on the definition.

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