Bide (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), bid·ed or bode; bid·ed or (Archaic) bid; bid·ing.
  1. to endure; bear.
  2. to encounter.
verb (used without object), bid·ed or bode; bid·ed or (Archaic) bid; bid·ing.
  1. to dwell; abide; wait; remain.
Idioms
  1. to wait for a favorable opportunity: He wanted to ask for a raise, but bided his time.
verb bides, biding, bided, bode or bided
  1. to continue in a certain place or state; stay
  2. to live; dwell
  3. to tolerate; endure
  4. to stay a little
  5. to abide by
  6. to wait patiently for an opportunity
Bide (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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