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abode

[əˈbəʊd]

abode Definition

a place of residence; a house or home.

Using abode: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abode" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Their abode is a small apartment in the city.

  • Example

    The mansion was an impressive abode for the wealthy family.

  • Example

    She invited us to her abode for dinner.

abode Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with abode

  • leave one's abode

    to go out of one's house or home

    Example

    I rarely leave my abode on weekends.

  • to find a place to live or stay

    Example

    After months of searching, they finally found a suitable abode.

  • a place or situation where there is no war or conflict

    Example

    The country has been striving to become an abode of peace for decades.

Origins of abode

from Old English 'ābād', meaning 'a dwelling'

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Summary: abode in Brief

'Abode' [əˈbəʊd] refers to a place of residence, such as a house or home. It is often used in formal contexts, as in 'Their abode is a small apartment in the city.' Phrases like 'leave one's abode' and 'find abode' use 'abode' to denote leaving or finding a place to live, respectively. 'Abode of peace' refers to a place or situation where there is no war or conflict.