Definition of the word abide

Definition of the word abide

Pronunciation of vocabulary abide

abideverb
chịu đựng
/əˈbaɪd//əˈbaɪd/

Origin of the word abide

The word "abide" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages. The verb "abide" originated from the Proto-Germanic word "*biþijan," which meant "to stay" or "to dwell." This Proto-Germanic word is also the source of the Modern English word "be." The Old English word "abidan" was used in the 9th century and retained its original meaning, "to stay or dwell." Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the word evolved to "abide." In modern English, "abide" can have a range of meanings, including "to stay or remain," "to endure," "to bear witness," and "to agree or conform to." Despite its changes in spelling and usage, the word "abide" retains its connection to the idea of staying or dwelling, which is rooted in its Proto-Germanic origins.

Vocabulary summary abide

type intransitive verb (abode; abode, abide)

meaning exist; last

example to abide one's time

meaning (: by) respect, keep, obey, abide by; be loyal to

example we can't abide his fits of temper: we can't stand his anger

meaning (archaic, archaic meaning) to live in, to reside in

example to abide with somebody

type transitive verb

meaning wait, wait

example to abide one's time

meaning endure

example we can't abide his fits of temper: we can't stand his anger

meaning withstand (the attack)

example to abide with somebody

Example of vocabulary abidenamespace

to dislike somebody/something so much that you hate having to be with or deal with them

không thích ai/cái gì đến mức bạn ghét phải ở cạnh hoặc đối phó với họ

I can't abide people with no sense of humour.
Tôi không thể chịu đựng được những người không có khiếu hài hước.
He couldn't abide the thought of being cooped up in an office.
Anh không thể chịu đựng được ý nghĩ bị nhốt trong văn phòng.
I can’t abide people who look down on others.
Tôi không thể chấp nhận những người coi thường người khác.
The members of the youth group were instructed to abide by the rules of their organization.
Các thành viên của nhóm thanh niên được hướng dẫn tuân thủ các quy định của tổ chức.
The suspect agreed to abide by the terms of the probation officer's order.
Nghi phạm đã đồng ý tuân thủ các điều khoản trong lệnh của viên chức quản chế.