Vocabulary Spotlight
Abide
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: सहन करना (Sahan karna) – To tolerate or endure something, or to follow a rule or decision.
Pronunciation
[uh-bahyd]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Follow – पालन करना (palan karna)
Related Words
Endure – झेलना (jhelna)
Word Origin
“Abide” Old English ke “abidan” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to wait” ya “to remain”. Yeh word time ke saath tolerance aur compliance ke sense mein evolve hua hai.
– “Abide” comes from Old English “abidan,” meaning “to wait” or “to remain,” evolving to mean tolerance or compliance.
Word Family
Verb: Abide – सहन करना (sahan karna)
Noun: Abidance – पालन (palan)
Usage Examples
1. Humein naye niyamon ko abide karna hoga.
– We must abide by the new rules.
2. Main uske rude behavior ko abide nahi kar sakta.
– I cannot abide his rude behavior.
Cultural Note
India mein “abide” ka concept mostly law aur rules-following ke context mein hota hai, jaise “abide by the law” ya “abide by traditions”.
In Context
“Abide” ka istemaal tab hota hai jab kisi ko rules, regulations ya kisi situation ko follow ya tolerate karna ho, especially in legal or social settings.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Abide” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Abide” shabd kis language se aaya hai?