abode
Translation
abode, dwelling, residence
Examples
Welcome to my humble abode.
Welcome to my humble abode.
He took up his abode in the city.
He took up his abode in the city.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) abode someone's home or residence This is the king's official abode.
to take up one's abode ((somewhere)) to start living somewhere She took up her abode in a small cottage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: home, residence, dwelling, house
Etymology
From the past tense of the verb 'abide', which means 'to remain' or 'to dwell'. An abode is where one abides.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit old-fashioned or formal. Remember it with the phrase 'humble abode' to mean 'home'.