Conjugation

Abide by

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: by

    Only abide changes; by stays the same: abided by, abided by.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't abide by, he doesn't abide by.

    1. I / you / we / they abide by
    2. he / she / it abides by

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am abiding by
    2. you / we / they are abiding by
    3. he / she / it is abiding by

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't abide by.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they abided by

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to abide by
    2. you / we / they are going to abide by
    3. he / she / it is going to abide by

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't abide by.

    1. (you) abide by
    2. let's abide by