abidingly
|a-bid-ing-ly|
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/əˈbaɪdɪŋli/
(abide)
endure or comply
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abidingly' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ābīdan,' where 'ā-' meant 'onward' and 'bīdan' meant 'to wait or remain.'
Historical Evolution
'ābīdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'abiden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abide,' from which 'abidingly' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wait or remain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'continuing for a long time.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that continues for a long time or is enduring.
She was abidingly loyal to her friends.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 17:51