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abide by

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈbaɪd baɪ/

abide by means: To accept a rule or decision and do what it requires.

verb

FOLLOW RULESB2

To accept a rule or decision and do what it requires.

  • Please abide by the rules.
  • We abided by the court decision.
  • Will both sides abide by the agreement?

How to use it: abide by something (All visitors must abide by the rules.)

Similar words: obey, follow, comply with

Opposites: disobey, violate

Common phrases: abide by rules, abide by something, abide by decisions

REMAIN LOYALC2

To keep supporting someone or stay true to an idea or plan.

  • I shall abide by my friend.
  • They abided by their beliefs through difficult years.
  • Will you abide by your original plan?

How to use it: abide by someone/something (She chose to abide by her friend despite his mistakes.)

Similar words: stand by, remain faithful to

Opposites: abandon, betray

Common phrases: abide by someone, abide by principles, abide by something

Questions about abide by

What does abide by mean?

To accept a rule or decision and do what it requires.

What is abide by in other languages?

Türkçe: uymak · Español: acatar · Français: respecter · Deutsch: befolgen · Italiano: rispettare · 日本語: 従う

How do you pronounce abide by?

It is pronounced /əˈbaɪd baɪ/.

How do you use abide by in a sentence?

Please abide by the rules. We abided by the court decision.

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