The word "abide" generally means:
- To accept or tolerate something - for example, "I cannot abide rude behavior," meaning you cannot tolerate it.
- To remain or stay somewhere - for example, "He abided in the village for many years," meaning he lived or stayed there.
- To follow or obey a rule or decision - for example, "You must abide by the law," meaning you must obey it.
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