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 situation.
- Referring to following a custom, tradition, or ritual. - Talking about watching or noticing something carefully. - Describing complying with a law or regulation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve following a rule or law.
- 2Both can refer to complying with a custom or tradition.
- 3Both can be used to describe watching or noticing something carefully.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Abides is more commonly used in the context of rules or principles, while observe is more commonly used in the context of customs or traditions.
- 2Focus: Abides emphasizes acceptance or tolerance of a situation, while observe emphasizes watching or noticing something.
- 3Compliance: Abides implies a sense of duty or obligation to follow a rule or principle, while observe implies a willingness to comply with a custom or tradition.
- 4Formality: Observe is more formal than abides and is often used in legal or official contexts.
- 5Connotation: Abides has a neutral connotation, while observe can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
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Remember this!
Abides and observe are synonyms that both involve following a rule or law. However, abides is more commonly used in the context of rules or principles, while observe is more commonly used in the context of customs or traditions. Additionally, abides emphasizes acceptance or tolerance of a situation, while observe emphasizes watching or noticing something.
