ABIDING
/əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective, noun
Definition of ABIDING
To endure without yielding; to withstand; await defiantly; to encounter; to persevere.
"The old oak tree abides the wind endlessly."
To bear patiently; to tolerate; to put up with; stand.
To pay for; to stand the consequences of; to answer for; to suffer for; to atone for.
Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.
"a deep and abiding hatred of wealth"
The action of one who abides; the state of an abider.
An abode.
Examples of ABIDING in a Sentence
- "The old oak tree abides the wind endlessly."
- "a deep and abiding hatred of wealth"
Word Details
Is ABIDING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ABIDING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ABIDING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for ABIDING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | b | i | d | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ABIDING
57 words from the letters in ABIDING
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How to Use ABIDING in Word Games
ABIDING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ABIDING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ABIDING to find 57 additional valid words.