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Updated June 2026
To accept or comply with a rule or decision; to remain or continue.
“All participants must abide by the competition rules.”
/əˈbaɪd/
a·bide
"Abide" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
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