abeyance
Advanced/əˈbeɪ.əns/
- noun
- Temporary suppression or suspension
abeyance in a sentence
- “Once the famine was over, the food rationing dictated by the government was put in abeyance.”
- “Our weekend plans were held in abeyance until we could get a weather forecast.”
- “The committee's plans were in abeyance until new evidence emerged.”
What does “abeyance” mean?
abeyance (noun) means temporary suppression or suspension. It is pronounced /əˈbeɪ.əns/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abeyance" mean?
- abeyance (noun) means: Temporary suppression or suspension
- How do you pronounce "abeyance"?
- "abeyance" is pronounced /əˈbeɪ.əns/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "abeyance" in a sentence?
- Here is "abeyance" used in a sentence: Once the famine was over, the food rationing dictated by the government was put in abeyance.
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