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Abide
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Simple meaning
What does Abide mean?
Abide means to follow or accept a rule.
Dictionary definition
To accept, follow, or obey a rule, decision, or agreement.
Example sentences
Abide in a sentence
easy
Players must abide by the rules.
medium
The class agreed to abide by the safety plan.
hard
A fair community depends on people who abide by shared agreements.
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Antonyms
Opposite words
disobeyUse when someone does not follow a rule.
rejectUse when someone refuses to accept something.
Word family
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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What does abide mean?
Abide means to accept, follow, or obey a rule, decision, or agreement.
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