Reside Meaning in English

word

US

ɹiˈzaɪd/, /ɹɪˈzaɪd

ri-ZYD or ri-ZYD

UK

ɹɪˈzaɪd

ri-ZYD

Definition

To live in a particular place, often used in formal or official language.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally, such as in legal, academic, or official documents. Prefer 'live' or 'stay' in everyday speech. Common collocations: 'reside in', 'reside at'. Often found in phrases like 'reside permanently', 'residing overseas'.

• Spanish: residir - vivir (formal)
• Portuguese (BR): residir - morar (formal)
• Portuguese (PT): residir - morar (formal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 居住 - 居于
• Chinese (Traditional): 居住 - 居於
• Hindi: निवास करना - रहना (औपचारिक)
• Arabic: يُقيم - يسكن (رسمي)
• Bengali: বাস করা - অবস্থান করা
• Russian: проживать - пребывать
• Japanese: 居住する
• Vietnamese: cư trú - sinh sống
• Korean: 거주하다
• Turkish: ikamet etmek - oturmak
• Urdu: رہنا (رسمی)
• Indonesian: bermukim - tinggal (formal)

Example Sentences

Many students reside on campus during the school year.

basic

They reside in New York City.

basic

You must reside in the country for five years to apply for citizenship.

basic

Do you still reside at the same address as last year?

natural

Some say happiness can reside in the smallest things.

natural

He currently resides overseas for work.

natural