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abide

verbB2 · Upper-intermediate

Follow a rule, or accept something you do not like.

Meanings of «abide»

1 · verb

follow a rule, or accept something you do not like

All members must abide by the club rules.

2 · verb

to tolerate or put up with something unpleasant

I cannot abide people who arrive late.

Similar: tolerateendurestandbear

Translation

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The difference between similar words

to obey a rule or agreement
followthe everyday wordYou must follow the rules of the game.
adhereformalkeep to a rule, plan or beliefAll workers must adhere to the safety rules.
abideformalobey a rule; used with byYou must abide by the rules of the club.

Verb forms

Base form (V1)abide
Past simple (V2)abided / abode
Past participle (V3)abided / abode

Base form (V1)
You must abide by the rules of the game.

Past simple (V2)
He abided by the rules of the club.

Past participle (V3)
We have always abided by the law.

Verbs that change the same way

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