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Abiding vs Observing - What's the difference?

abiding | observing |

As nouns the difference between abiding and observing

is that abiding is the action of one abides; the state of an abider while observing is observation.

As verbs the difference between abiding and observing

is that abiding is while observing is .

As an adjective abiding

is continuing]] or [[persist|persisting in the same state; lasting; enduring .

abiding

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The action of one abides; the state of an abider.
  • (obsolete) An abode.

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Continuing]] or [[persist, persisting in the same state; lasting; enduring.
    • an abiding''' belief'', ''a deep and '''abiding hatred of birds

    Verb

    (head)

    • Derived terms

    * abiding-place

    References

    observing

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • observation
  • * 2009 , Gilbert Ryle, The Concept of Mind: 60th Anniversary Edition (page 194)
    • Sensations then, are not perceivings, observings or findings; they are not detectings, scannings or inspectings; they are not apprehendings, cognisings, intuitings or knowings.