abode
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /əˈboʊd/
KK: /əˈboʊd/
noun
Definition
A place where someone lives or stays, often referred to as a home.
Example
After a long day, I was happy to return to my abode.
Conversation
Have you seen my new abode?
No, I haven't! Where is it located?
It's just around the corner from the park.
That sounds great! I can't wait to visit your new abode.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
home
dwelling
residence
Antonyms
absence
departure
vacancy
verb
Definition
A word that means to live or stay in a place for a period of time.
Example
He chose to abide by the rules of the game.
Tense Forms
Past: abode
Past Participle: abode
Conversation
I finally abode by the beach for a few weeks last summer.
That sounds amazing! Was it everything you hoped for?
Definitely, it was so relaxing to just be there.
Root Explanation
Abode originates from Old English 'abodan', meaning to stay or remain. The word refers to a place where one stays or resides.
Memory Tip
Think of a place where you 'stay' or 'remain' — that's what an abode is.
Visually Confused Words
bode
coabode
bodle
bodge
boder
boden
beode
anode