abiding — continuing for a long time; enduring; lasting
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: continuing for a long time; enduring; lasting
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My abiding hatred for alarm clocks hasn't changed since high school.
- He has an abiding commitment to environmental protection.
- Her abiding curiosity about why cats always land on their feet led her to become a physicist.
abiding
ADJECTIVE[/əˈbaɪdɪŋ/]
continuing for a long time; enduring; lasting
💡 Concept
Grandpa's abiding love for his old fishing boat keeps him at the dock every dawn.
🧠 Mnemonic
The loyal dog waited with abiding patience by the front door.
🎵 Rhyme
Abiding dedication, forever guiding and providing
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Rootabide
Suffix--ing
🎵Rhyme
guidingprovidingdeciding
guiding
providing
deciding
🔗Collocations
abiding love
abiding faith
abiding interest
abiding concern
abiding memory
abiding passion
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My abiding hatred for alarm clocks hasn't changed since high school.”
“He has an abiding commitment to environmental protection.”
😄 Fun example
“Her abiding curiosity about why cats always land on their feet led her to become a physicist.”
“The novel explores themes of abiding friendship and loyalty.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
enduringlastingpermanentpersistentunchanging
Antonyms
temporaryfleetingbrief
Related
abideendurepersistremaincontinue
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