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to abide by
[phrase form: abide]
01
to follow the rules, commands, or wishes of someone, showing compliance to their authority
Transitive: to abide by a rule or order
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
State verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
by
Base verb
abide
Present tense
abide by
3rd person singular
abides by
Present participle
abiding by
Past simple
abode by
Past participle
abode by
Examples
The employees must abide by the supervisor's instructions at the construction site.
02
to demonstrate respect toward someone, often implying a sense of loyalty or commitment
Examples
She abides by her loyalty to her best friend through thick and thin.
