English Explanatory Dictionary

abiding

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of abide
noun
  1. The action of one who abides; the state of an abider.
  2. An abode.

Pronunciation

/əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-abiding.wav en-ca-abiding.ogg

Word forms

abiding more abiding most abiding abidings

Etymology

Present participle or participial adjective from abide (verb) + -ing; or, from Middle English participle form of abiden, abyden (“to abide”).

Synonyms

diuturnal prolonged

Derived words

abidingly abidingness nonabiding unabiding abiding-place
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