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reside

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈzaɪd/

Forms: resides, residing, resided

reside means: To have your home in a particular place for a long time.

verb

LIVE SOMEWHEREC1

To have your home in a particular place for a long time.

  • She resides in London.
  • He resided with his parents for several years.
  • Do you currently reside at this address?

How to use it: reside in something (She resides in a small coastal town.); reside at something (He resides at the address listed on the form.); reside with someone (They currently reside with their daughter.)

Similar words: live, dwell

Common phrases: reside in london, reside at something, reside with someone

LIVE OR LIEC1

To live or be located in a particular place, person, or thing.

  • The records reside in a central database.
  • Real power resides with the local leaders.
  • For her, the painting’s value resides in its history.

How to use it: reside in someone/something (The responsibility resides in the department head.); reside with someone (Final authority resides with the board.)

Similar words: lie, be located

Common phrases: reside in something, reside with someone

Questions about reside

What does reside mean?

To have your home in a particular place for a long time.

What is reside in other languages?

Türkçe: ikamet etmek · Español: residir · Français: résider · Deutsch: wohnen · Italiano: risiedere · 日本語: 住む

How do you pronounce reside?

It is pronounced /rɪˈzaɪd/.

How do you use reside in a sentence?

She resides in London. He resided with his parents for several years.

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