abiding

[uh-bahy-ding]

adjective

1. continuing without change; enduring; steadfast.

   an abiding faith.

   Synonyms: unshakable, unchanging, unending

abiding

/ əˈbaɪdɪŋ /

adjective

1. permanent; enduring

   an abiding belief

Other Word Forms

• abidingly adverb
• abidingness noun
• nonabiding adjective
• nonabidingly adverb
• nonabidingness noun
• unabiding adjective
• unabidingly adverb
• unabidingness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of abiding¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; abide + -ing ²

Example Sentences

While Russia and the U.S. are still abiding by some arms-controls limits, such as the New Start treaty that expires in February, China, unconstrained by any commitments, is quietly but rapidly leaping ahead.

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We have an abiding affection for lone geniuses, men who go solo.

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The breadth of McCartney and Wings’ abiding work is presented in breathtaking high fidelity, no less, affording listeners a sense of the energy, urgency, and passion inherent in the group’s finest moments.

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Hamas said it is abiding by the terms of the cease-fire deal and that Israel’s claims were an attempt to create a pretext to restart the war.

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So far, Hamas, while strongly condemning the Israeli air strikes, is still insisting it is abiding by the terms of the deal.

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Related Words

• continuing www.thesaurus.com
• enduring 
• eternal 
• everlasting 
• lasting 
• persistent 
• steadfast