Definition

A feeling that something bad will happen in the future.

Example

She had a sense of aboding as the storm clouds gathered.

Conversation

I had this strange feeling while watching that movie, almost like a sense of aboding.

Really? What part made you feel that way?

It was during the scene where everything seemed too quiet before the big reveal.

I get that! Those moments really build up the aboding atmosphere.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To remain or stay in a place, often used in a literary or poetic context.

Example

They are aboding in the old house until the renovations are complete.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I have a strange feeling about this weekend.

What do you mean? Is something aboding?

Yeah, it's just this gut feeling I can't shake off.

Root Explanation

The word 'aboding' originates from the Old English 'abod' (meaning a waiting or expectation) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating a state or action). Thus, 'aboding' refers to the state of waiting or being in expectation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'abod' as a state of 'waiting' — so 'aboding' means being in a state of waiting or expectation.

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