aboding
|a-bod-ing|
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/əˈboʊdɪŋ/
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/əˈbəʊdɪŋ/
(abode)
place of residence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abode' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ābīdan,' where 'ā-' meant 'away' and 'bīdan' meant 'to wait.'
Historical Evolution
'ābīdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'abiden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abide' and its past form 'abode.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wait or remain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to dwell or reside.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'abode'.
The storm clouds were aboding a fierce tempest.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/04 03:51