reside
US
/rɪˈzaɪd/
UK
/rɪˈzaɪd/
Meaning
To live in a particular place, especially as your home or usual place of residence.
किसी जगह पर रहना या उसे अपना घर बनाना; यह शब्द आम बोलचाल के “live” से थोड़ा ज़्यादा औपचारिक है।
Examples
“She resides in Jaipur but travels to Delhi for work every week.”
“The family has resided in this neighborhood since their children started school.”
“Local residents can use the community hall free of charge.”
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Not natural: I reside to Mumbai.
Better: I reside in Mumbai.
Use in before the name of a city or country; reside does not take to for location.
शहर या देश के नाम से पहले in आता है। जगह बताने के लिए reside के साथ to नहीं लगाते।
Not natural: They reside in London since 2020.
Better: They have resided in London since 2020.
For a situation that began in the past and continues now, use the present perfect with since.
जो स्थिति पहले शुरू हुई और अब भी जारी है, उसके लिए since के साथ present perfect इस्तेमाल करें।
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Learner tip
Reside is more formal than live, so it often appears in official, academic, or written contexts.
Reside, live से ज़्यादा औपचारिक है, इसलिए यह अक्सर सरकारी, अकादमिक या लिखित संदर्भों में दिखता है।