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obey

Pronunciation: [əˈbeɪ]

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Learn how to use obey in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “authority”

(verb) to do what someone in charge asks or tells you to do. When you obey, you are following rules or orders from someone who has authority, like your parents or teachers.

Example

The student obeyed the teacher's instructions during the class.

Example

The dog didn't obey its owner's commands at the park.

Example

Why is it important to obey the rules at school?

Context: “law”

(verb) to follow laws or rules that are established by society or organizations. When you obey the law, you are acting in a legal way and respecting the rules that everyone should follow.

Example

Everyone should obey the traffic laws to keep the roads safe.

Example

He was caught because he did not obey the laws about speeding.

Example

What happens if someone does not obey the laws?

How to pronounce obey

Pronunciation: [əˈbeɪ]

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