abode
word
Definition
A formal or literary word for a place where someone lives; a home or residence.
Usage & Nuances
"Abode" is mainly used in formal, legal, or poetic contexts. Rare in everyday conversation; "home" or "house" is more common in daily speech. Common phrases: "place of abode" (legal), "last abode" (poetry).
Spanish: morada - residenciaPortuguese (BR): moradia - residênciaPortuguese (PT): morada - residênciaChinese (Simplified): 住所 - 住处Chinese (Traditional): 住所 - 居所Hindi: निवास - आवासArabic: مسكن - مقر
Example Sentences
Their new abode is near the river.
basic
She returned to her abode after work.
basic
No one had entered the old abode for years.
basic
Welcome to my humble abode.
natural
His permanent abode is still a mystery to us.
natural
For tax purposes, your place of abode matters a lot.
natural