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obey

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈbeɪ/

Forms: obeying, obeyed

obey means: To do what someone tells you to do or follow a rule.

verb

FOLLOW ORDERSB1

To do what someone tells you to do or follow a rule.

  • You must obey the rules.
  • The dog obeyed every command.
  • Why should I obey him?

How to use it: obey someone/something (The soldiers obeyed their commander.)

Similar words: follow

Opposites: disobey

Common phrases: obey someone, obey the law, obey orders, obey the rules

Questions about obey

What does obey mean?

To do what someone tells you to do or follow a rule.

What is obey in other languages?

Türkçe: itaat etmek · Español: obedecer · Français: obéir · Deutsch: gehorchen · Italiano: obbedire · 日本語: 従う

How do you pronounce obey?

It is pronounced /əˈbeɪ/.

How do you use obey in a sentence?

You must obey the rules. The dog obeyed every command.

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