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Definition of reside

reside

/rɪˈzaɪd/
re · side
Adverb:residentially
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Adjective:residential
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Past Simple:resided
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Past Participle:resided
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Present Participle:residing
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reside Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To have one's permanent or long-term home in a particular place.

Example

"She currently resides in a quiet neighborhood just outside the city center."

2

To be situated, inherent, or vested in a particular person, thing, or place (especially of a quality, power, or legal right).

Example

"Under the new constitution, ultimate executive authority resides in the elected council."

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• Rhymes for reside

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French resider or directly from Latin residere ('to sit back, remain, abide'), composed of re- ('back') and sedere ('to sit').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reside. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reside
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