abiding

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb dwell
  2. verb put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  3. adjective unceasing

Etymology

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

Synonyms

bide, abide, stay

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