1 tr. (usu. in neg. or interrog.) tolerate, endure (can't abide him).
2 intr. (foll. by by) a act in accordance with (abide by the rules). b remain faithful to (a promise).
3 intr. archaic a remain, continue. b dwell.
4 tr. archaic sustain, endure.
Derivatives:
abidance n.
Etymology: OE abidan (as A-(2), bidan BIDE)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.