Abide Meaning in English
word
/əˈbaɪd/
uh-BYD
/ɐbˈaɪd/
uh-BYD
Definition
To follow a rule, law, or decision, or to accept and live with something, even if you do not like it.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and somewhat old-fashioned; common in legal or formal contexts, especially with 'by' ('abide by the rules'). It can also mean tolerate ('can't abide'), often in negative statements. Few people use 'abide' in everyday speech.
Spanish: cumplir - acatar - soportarPortuguese (BR): cumprir - obedecer - suportarPortuguese (PT): cumprir - obedecer - suportarChinese (Simplified): 遵守 - 忍受Chinese (Traditional): 遵守 - 忍受Hindi: पालन करना - सहन करनाArabic: يطيع - يلتزم بـ - يتحملBengali: মান্য করা - সহ্য করাRussian: соблюдать - придерживаться - терпеть (обычно с отрицанием)Japanese: 従う - 我慢するVietnamese: tuân thủ - chịu đựngKorean: 지키다 - 참다Turkish: uymak - katlanmak (hoşgörmek)Urdu: ماننا - برداشت کرناIndonesian: mematuhi - menahan
Example Sentences
You must abide by the school rules.
basic
All players must abide by the referee’s decisions.
basic
I will abide by your choice.
basic
She just can't abide rude people.
natural
If you can't abide the rules, you'll have to leave.
natural
I’ll abide by whatever the group decides.
natural