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- [oh-bey]
- /oʊˈbeɪ/
- /əʊˈbeɪ/
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- [oh-bey]
- /oʊˈbeɪ/
Definitions of obeying word
- verb with object obeying to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of: to obey one's parents. 1
- verb with object obeying to comply with or follow (a command, restriction, wish, instruction, etc.). 1
- verb with object obeying (of things) to respond conformably in action to: The car obeyed the slightest touch of the steering wheel. 1
- verb with object obeying to submit or conform in action to (some guiding principle, impulse, one's conscience, etc.). 1
- verb without object obeying to be obedient: to agree to obey. 1
- noun obeying Present participle of obey. 1
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Origin of obeying
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English obeien < Old French obeir < Latin oboedīre, equivalent to ob- ob- + audīre to hear; -oe- for expected -ū- is unclear
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Parts of speech for Obeying
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obeying popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
obeying usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obeying
adjective obeying
- nonresistant — not able, conditioned, or constructed to withstand the effect of something, as a disease, a specific change in temperature, or harsh treatment; susceptible to damage or ill effects.
- unresisting — to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation.
- submissive — inclined or ready to submit or yield to the authority of another; unresistingly or humbly obedient: submissive servants.
- nonresisting — Unresisting; without resistance.
- uncomplaining — to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor.
adverb obeying
- under — beneath and covered by: under a table; under a tree.
Antonyms for obeying
adjective obeying
- nonconformist — a person who refuses to conform, as to established customs, attitudes, or ideas.
- non-conformist — a person who refuses to conform, as to established customs, attitudes, or ideas.
- swinger — a person or thing that swings.
Top questions with obeying
- what does the bible say about obeying parents?
- what does the bible say about obeying authority?
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