Definitions
- Referring to following a rule, law, or principle. - Talking about accepting or tolerating a situation or circumstance. - Describing staying or remaining in a particular place or state.
- Referring to following a rule, regulation, or request. - Talking about adhering to a standard or requirement. - Describing conforming to a particular expectation or demand.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to following rules or regulations.
- 2Both words imply obedience or conformity.
- 3Both words suggest adherence to a particular standard or expectation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Abides is more commonly used in informal contexts, while comply is more formal.
- 2Connotation: Abides suggests acceptance or tolerance, while comply implies obligation or requirement.
- 3Scope: Abides can refer to principles or personal decisions, while comply is usually associated with external rules or regulations.
- 4Action: Abides implies a passive attitude, while comply suggests an active effort to follow the rules.
Remember this!
Abides and comply are synonyms that both refer to following rules or regulations. However, abides suggests acceptance or tolerance, while comply implies obligation or requirement. Additionally, abides can refer to personal principles or decisions, while comply is usually associated with external rules or regulations. Abides is more commonly used in informal contexts, while comply is more formal.
