abide — to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbaɪd/
Korean meaning: 규칙이나 결정을 따르다, 준수하다
Korean pronunciation: 어-바이드 (강세: 바이드)
Example Sentences
- My cat can't abide the vacuum cleaner - she runs away faster than a superhero!
- Students must abide by the school dress code.
- I cannot abide people who chew loudly - it's like listening to a construction site!
abide
VERB//əˈbaɪd//
to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation

Following traffic rules despite impatience
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Abide by your guide, then decide your stride
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Origin
고대 영어 'ābīdan'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '기다리다'는 의미였다가 점차 '머물다', '견디다', '따르다'의 의미로 발전했다.
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“My cat can't abide the vacuum cleaner - she runs away faster than a superhero!”
“Students must abide by the school dress code.”
“I cannot abide people who chew loudly - it's like listening to a construction site!”
“All employees must abide by the company's safety regulations.”
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