obey

/ə'bei/

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Word: Obey

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To obey means to do what someone tells you to do or to follow rules or instructions. It shows that you are being obedient.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "obey" when you talk about following orders, rules, or requests from someone in a position of authority, like a parent, teacher, or a law.
• It's often used in the context of pets, children, and people following laws or commands.

Example:

• "Children should obey their parents."
• "The dog obeyed its owner and sat when told."

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "obey" in more complex sentences, such as:
  • "The soldiers were trained to obey orders without question."
  • "In a democracy, citizens are expected to obey the law."

Word Variants:

• Obedience (noun): The act of obeying.
  • Example: "Obedience to the law is important."
• Obedient (adjective): Describes someone who obeys rules or commands.
  • Example: "She is an obedient student."

Different Meanings:

• "Obey" typically has one main meaning related to following commands. However, it can also imply:
  • Submitting to authority or rules, which can be seen in various contexts such as social, legal, or moral situations.

Synonyms:

• Follow
• Comply
• Submit
• Conform
• Adhere to

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Obey the letter of the law": To follow the law exactly as it is written, without interpretation.
• "Obey one's conscience": To act according to one’s own sense of right and wrong.

Summary:

To "obey" means to follow orders or rules. It is an important concept in many areas of life, including family, education, and society.

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Verb

1. be obedient to