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abiding

American  
[uh-bahy-ding] / əˈbaɪ dɪŋ /

adjective

  1. continuing without change; enduring; steadfast.

    an abiding faith.

    Synonyms:
    unshakable, unchanging, unending

abiding British  
/ əˈbaɪdɪŋ /

adjective

  1. permanent; enduring

    an abiding belief

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of abiding

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

Example Sentences

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Yoshizawa and Yokohama bring abiding tenderness to their characters’ friendship while refusing to allow either protagonist to be reduced to a simple set of qualities.

From Los Angeles Times

The treaty isn’t legally in force because not enough nations have ratified it, but major powers including China, Russia and the U.S. say they are abiding by its terms.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is with great sadness and abiding hope that I leave my role," she wrote.

From BBC

Credits can be earned for things such as completing rehabilitative or educational programs, abiding by the rules or completing wildfire firefighting work.

From Los Angeles Times

This was when my daddy would tell me deep and abiding truths.

From Literature