| V1 | V2 - Past Simple | V3 - Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
abide [əˈbaɪd] | abode, abided [əˈbəʊd], [əˈbaɪdɪd] | abode, abided [əˈbəʊd], [əˈbaɪdɪd] |
to abide
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Example Sentences Using the Irregular Verb abide
- I can't abide such behavior.
- She abode by the rules all her life.
- They have abided in that village for decades.
Features of Using the Verb abide
“Abide” is considered somewhat formal or archaic. Common phrases include “abide by the rules” (to follow rules) and “can’t abide” (can’t tolerate).
The irregular verb “abide” is often used in phrasal verbs in English.
Popular Phrasal Verbs with the Verb abide
abide by
to follow a rule or decision