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/ədˈhɪrɪŋ/
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/ədˈhɪrɪŋ/
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/ədˈhɪrɪŋ/
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/ədˈhɪrɪŋ/
Past Tense
adhered
Past Participle
adhered
Gerund
adhering
3rd Person
adheres
Adhering means sticking to something — whether it's a surface (like glue), a rule (like a law), or a belief (like a value). It’s about staying loyal, consistent, or physically attached — think of tape holding paper down, or a doctor insisting you adhere to your medication plan.
All team members must adhere to the company's code of conduct.
The bandage is designed to adhere firmly even when wet.
She has always adhered to her ethical principles, no matter the pressure.
To recover fully, patients must adhere to the prescribed rehabilitation program.
The paint failed to adhere properly to the damp wall.
her
Comes from the Latin verb 'haerēre', meaning 'to stick, cling, or adhere'. It conveys the core idea of physical or figurative attachment, persistence, or loyalty. Examples include adhere, adherent, coherent, incoherent, adhere, adhesive, inherent.
ad
Comes from the Latin prefix 'ad-', meaning 'to' or 'toward'. It indicates direction, addition, or proximity. Examples include adhere, adopt, adapt, attract, address, advance.