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o·be·di·ent

obedient

 
 
pronunciation:
o bi di nt
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part of speech: adjective
definition: likely or willing to obey rules or orders.
He isn't obedient when his father is away.
synonyms:
dutiful
antonyms:
disobedient, unruly
similar words:
docile, faithful, good, governable, passive
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derivation: obediently (adv.)