abide
/əˈbaɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: abides · abiding · abode · abided
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To endure without yielding; to withstand.
Verb
Examples
The old oak tree abides the wind endlessly.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To bear patiently.
Verb
Examples
"I never could abide shoemakers," said an old servant,—and it ended in her marrying one.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “abide” mean?
To endure without yielding; to withstand.
Is “abide” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.