The action of one who abides; the state of an abider. / (obsolete) An abode.

Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.

present participle of abide

present participle of abide by

plural of abiding

(obsolete) One who abides, or continues. / One who dwells or stays; a resident.

The act of abiding or continuing; abode; stay; continuance; dwelling. / Adherence; compliance; conformity.

(transitive) To endure without yielding; to withstand. / (transitive) To bear patiently. / (transitive) To pay for; to stand the consequences of.

(transitive) To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).

simple past tense and past participle of abide