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bide Definition and Meaning in English (bide definition)

verb
Synonyms:waitremainstay
Quick Answer • Definition

Bide definition: To wait for an opportune moment or to await an event patiently.

Definitions of Bide

  1. 1verb(formal)

    To wait for an opportune moment or to await an event patiently.

  2. 2verb(formal)

    To remain or dwell in a place for a period of time.

  3. 3verb(formal)

    To endure or tolerate something, especially consequences or hardship.

Example Sentences

formal

“You must bide your time until the right opportunity arises.”

casual

“He decided to bide in the quiet village for a few more days.”

formal

“They had to bide the harsh winter conditions.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensebided
past participlebided
present participlebiding

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Bide definition: To wait for an opportune moment or to await an event patiently.
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