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Term: abide

Part of Speech: verb

Sense 1:

Description: to accept or act in accordance with something; to tolerate or endure

Sample Sentence: I cannot abide his disrespectful attitude towards others.

Sense 2:

Description: to remain or continue in a particular condition or state

Sample Sentence: We will abide by the decision of the court.

Sense 3:

Description: to live or dwell

Sample Sentence: They still abide in the small town where they grew up.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1:

Description: an act of abiding; a continuance or stay

Sample Sentence: Their abode in the forest was a peaceful retreat.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1:

Description: popular

Sample Sentence: The band's latest album is an instant abide hit among music lovers.

Sense 2:

Description: local

Sample Sentence: Visitors are encouraged to try the abide cuisine, a delectable blend of regional flavors.

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