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- pronunciation:
- aed
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
adheres, adhering, adhered |
definition 1: |
to stick or cling firmly, as by gluing (usu. fol. by "to").
The dust adhered to her skin.- synonyms:
- cleave, cling, stick
- similar words:
- agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, coalesce, cohere, fasten, glue, join
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definition 2: |
to follow or hold to closely (usu. fol. by "to").
You'll get into trouble if you don't adhere to the rules.I adhered to the recipe this time, but the dish is still too salty.Despite persecution, they adhered to their religion.- synonyms:
- abide by, comply with, follow, observe
- antonyms:
- ignore
- similar words:
- acknowledge, heed, mind, obey, respect
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definition 3: |
to maintain loyalty or support (usu. fol. by "to").
Many of the nobles adhered to the deposed king.- synonyms:
- cleave, stick by
- similar words:
- cling, hold, stick
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related words: |
bond, comply |
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derivation: |
adherer (n.) |
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