Abode
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈbəʊd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Abode is a noun meaning (formal) A residence, dwelling or habitation.
Meaning
(formal) A residence, dwelling or habitation.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of abide
- (transitive, obsolete) To bode; to foreshow; to presage.
- (intransitive, obsolete) To be ominous.
- (obsolete) Act of waiting; delay.
- (dated or law) Stay or continuance in a place; sojourn.
- (obsolete) An omen; a foretelling.
Example Sentences
humble abode
of no fixed abode
Come let me lead you to our poor Abode.
You behold, Sir, how he waxeth Wroth at your Abode here.
Word Forms
- abodes
- aboad
- abood
- aboding
- aboded
Synonyms for abode
Depending on context, synonyms include crib, domicile, dwelling, flop, habitation, homestead.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include habitation, domicile, residence, dwelling, dwelling house, stay.
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