Definition of ABIDING

abiding

Plural: abidings

Verb

  • dwell
  • put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  • present participle and gerund of abide

Adjective Satellite

  • unceasing
    • "an abiding belief"

Adj

  • Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.

Noun

  • The action of one who abides; the state of an abider.
  • An abode.

Examples

  • a deep and abiding hatred of wealth
  • an abiding belief

Origin / Etymology

Present participle or participial adjective from abide (verb) + -ing; or, from Middle English participle form of abiden, abyden (“to abide”).

Scrabble Score: 11

abiding: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
abiding: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
abiding: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

abiding: valid Words With Friends Word