Example:Ten people voted in favour, five against and two abstained.
Trick to remember: Stain se Abstain hai.
Other meanings of Abstain
(verb) Formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion./ restrain oneself from doing something. — मतदान में भाग नहीं लेना/से अलग रहना Example: Because of my health, I am going to abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
