Question

Which of the following option(s) means the same as the given phrase?
Abide by
A) Unfaithful to
B) Observe, comply
C) Absorb
D) Restore
E) Support

Answer 1

Hint: A synonym is a term, morpheme, or phrase with the same or nearly the same meaning in the same language as another word, morpheme, or phrase. For example, the words begin, start, commence, and initiate are all synonyms.

Complete answer:
The term abide refers to following or agreeing to something. It's almost typically used when referring to any sort of imposed regulation.

Let us look at the given options:
A) Unfaithful to: This option is incorrect because it does not mean the same as the given sentence, so they are not synonyms. It can be used to describe someone who is unfaithful, deceitful, or insincere.
B) Observe, comply: After abiding, we usually include the word 'by.' The term is changed to abide by, which implies to obey a rule or to observe/follow a certain rule. As a result, the right response is B) Observe, comply.
C) Absorb: This option is incorrect because it does not mean the same as the given sentence, so they are not synonyms. It refers to the chemical or physical activity of absorbing (energy, a liquid, or another substance).
D) Restore: This option is incorrect because it does not mean the same as the given sentence, so they are not synonyms. It means "to return" or "to give back."
E) Support: This option is incorrect because it does not mean the same as the given sentence, so they are not synonyms. It means to help someone.

Thus, the correct answer is option B) Observe, comply.

Note: Substitution is the most fundamental test for synonymy: one form may be replaced by another without affecting the meaning of a phrase. When an author utilises synonyms instead of repeating the same word in close proximity, it is said to have elegant diversity. Synonyms with the same meaning have the same seme or denotational sememe, but those with inexactly similar meanings have a greater denotational or connotational sememe, resulting in semantic overlap.