abiding

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/əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To endure without yielding; to withstand; await defiantly; to encounter; to persevere.“The old oak tree abides the wind endlessly.”
To bear patiently; to tolerate; to put up with; stand.
To pay for; to stand the consequences of; to answer for; to suffer for; to atone for.
To wait in expectation.

adjective

Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.“a deep and abiding hatred of wealth”

noun

The action of one who abides; the state of an abider.
An abode.

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Synonyms

brook put up with hold on resist dwell live await wait for stay diuturnal prolonged enduring lasting permanent imperishable durable sustained continuing

Associated

unending unfolding fascination truths affection citizen ministries passion lively joy bhutan interest

Rhymes

providing chiding gliding striding coinciding guiding deriding presiding hiding overriding

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