Abode

Pronunciation: /əˈboʊd/

Definitions of abode

noun a place of residence; a house or home

Example Sentences

A1 My abode is a small apartment in the city.

A2 She invited me to her abode for dinner.

B1 The old man's abode was a cozy cottage in the countryside.

B2 The artist's abode was filled with colorful paintings and sculptures.

C1 The luxurious abode overlooked the beautiful ocean.

C2 The royal abode was a magnificent palace with intricate architecture.

Examples of abode in a Sentence

formal The businessman's abode was a luxurious penthouse in the city.

informal His abode is a cozy little apartment near the park.

slang I crashed at my friend's abode last night.

figurative In her heart, the memories of her childhood abode remained forever cherished.

Grammatical Forms of abode

• past tense: abided
• plural: abodes
• comparative: more abode
• superlative: most abode
• present tense: abides
• future tense: will abide
• perfect tense: has abided
• continuous tense: is abiding
• singular: abode
• positive degree: abode
• infinitive: to abide
• gerund: abiding
• participle: abiding

Origin and Evolution of abode

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'abode' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'abode' meaning 'a stay, residence'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abode' has retained its meaning of a place of residence or stay, but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to any place where someone lives or stays temporarily.