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Players must abide by the rules.
What does Abide mean?
Abide means to follow or accept a rule.
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To accept, follow, or obey a rule, decision, or agreement.
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The class agreed to abide by the safety plan.
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A fair community depends on people who abide by shared agreements.
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Abide means to accept, follow, or obey a rule, decision, or agreement.
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MeaningAbide means to follow or accept a rule.
ExampleExample: Players must abide by the rules.
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- Syllables
- uh · byd
- Strongest beat
- byd
- Ending
- byd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on byd.
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disobeyUse when someone does not follow a rule.
rejectUse when someone refuses to accept something.
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Abide word family
Base word
abide
verb
abided
Followed or accepted in the past.
adjective
abiding
Lasting or continuing for a long time.
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