abiding
abiding · more abiding · most abiding
Dauer-, verlängert, länger dauernd
Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduringContinuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.
US/əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/
Meaning
1 sensesContinuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.
an abiding belief
a deep and abiding hatred of wealth
More definitions
- lasting a long time
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Present participle or participial adjective from abide (verb) + -ing; or, from Middle EnglPresent participle or participial adjective from abide (verb) + -ing; or, from Middle English participle form of abiden, abyden (“to abide”).
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Forms
more abiding, most abiding| Comparative | more abiding Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most abiding Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- lasting a long time:enduringimperishable
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form