| Front | abide |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /əˈbaɪd/NAmE /əˈbaɪd/verb (abided, abided) In sense 2 abode is also used for the past tense and past participle. 1 [transitive]can't/couldn't abide sb/sth to dislike sb/sth so much that you hate having to be with or deal with them bear, standI can't abide people with no sense of humour. He couldn't abide the thought of being cooped up in an office. 2 [intransitive] + adv./prep. (old use or formal) to stay or live in a place May joy and peace abide in us all.aˈbide by sth(formal) to accept and act according to a law, an agreement, etcYou'll have to abide by the rules of the club. We will abide by their decision. |
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