bide
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bide, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To wait patiently for the right moment.
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How to use bide
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Etymology
From Old English bidan, "to wait, remain, or endure," from a Proto-Germanic root shared with words for "wait" across many Germanic languages, and distantly related to "faith" and "fidelity" through a common Indo-European root.
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What does “bide” mean?
The word “bide” means to wait patiently for the right moment. In plain terms, to wait, especially patiently, until the right time.
How do you pronounce “bide”?
“Bide” is pronounced byd (/baɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “bide” in a sentence?
Here is “bide” used in a sentence: “He decided to bide his time until the market improved.”
What part of speech is “bide”?
“Bide” is a verb.
Where does the word “bide” come from?
The word “bide” comes from Old English.
How many meanings does “bide” have?
“Bide” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to wait patiently for the right moment.