abiding

abid·ing

adj \ə-ˈbī-diŋ\

Definition of ABIDING

: enduring, continuing <an abiding interest in nature>

— abid·ing·ly adverb

Examples of ABIDING

1. <I have an abiding interest in animal welfare—it's not just a phase I'm going through.>

First Known Use of ABIDING

14th century

Related to ABIDING

Synonyms: ageless, continuing, dateless, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, imperishable, lasting, ongoing, perennial, perpetual, timeless, undying

Related Words: ceaseless, endless, permanent; changeless, constant, stable, stationary, steady, unchanging, unvarying

Near Antonyms: antiquated, archaic, dated, obsolete, outdated, outmoded, out-of-date, outworn, passé

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Rhymes with ABIDING

confiding, deciding, East Riding, hang gliding, joyriding, West Riding