adj Uncommon

abiding

uh-BEYE-dihng

Abiding (adj) means lasting for a long time; enduring; not fading. Example: “She has an abiding love of classical music.”

adj

Lasting for a long time; enduring; not fading.

"She has an abiding love of classical music."

"His childhood left him with an abiding distrust of authority."

How to Use Abiding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that stays with you permanently — a feeling, belief, or interest that doesn't go away.

When to use it

Fairly formal/literary; common in writing about feelings, beliefs, or memories.

Common pairings

abiding love abiding interest abiding memory

Word Forms

more abiding comparative, abidings plural, most abiding superlative

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Etymology

From the present participle of abide.

Rhymes for abiding

hiding riding aiding siding biding gliding sliding guiding raiding avoiding dividing deciding

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “abiding” mean?

The word “abiding” means lasting for a long time; enduring; not fading. In plain terms, something that stays with you permanently — a feeling, belief, or interest that doesn't go away.

How do you pronounce “abiding”?

“Abiding” is pronounced uh-BEYE-dihng (/əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “abiding” in a sentence?

Here is “abiding” used in a sentence: “She has an abiding love of classical music.”

What part of speech is “abiding”?

“Abiding” is an adjective.

Is “abiding” a common word?

“Abiding” is an uncommon word in modern English.