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abode

/əˈboʊd/noun

Definition

A place of dwelling or residence. As a verb (past tense of 'abide'), it means 'stayed' or 'remained'.

Modern Equivalent

dwelling / home / stayed

Usage Notes

As a noun, it refers to one's home or dwelling place. As a verb, it means 'remained in a place.' 'He abode there two days' means 'he stayed there two days.'

Example Verse

He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.
John 1:39