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abide vs permit

permit vs abide

abide is not a noun while permit is a noun.

abide and permit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abide No No Yes No
permit Yes No Yes No
As verbs, permit is a hypernym of abide; that is, permit is a word with a broader meaning than abide:
  • abide: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  • permit: consent to, give permission; permit
Other hypernyms of abide include allow, countenance, let.
abide (noun) permit (noun)
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
a legal document giving official permission to do something
abide (verb) permit (verb)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant consent to, give permission; permit
dwell allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Difference between abide and permit

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