noun

biding

BEYE-dihng

Biding (noun) means the act of waiting or a place of dwelling, an older or literary usage. Example: “The story described their biding among the hills.”

noun

The act of waiting or a place of dwelling, an older or literary usage.

"The story described their biding among the hills."

How to use biding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWaiting, or residing somewhere — mostly seen today in the phrase "biding one's time."

Word forms

bidings plural

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The story described their _____ among the hills.

Etymology

From "bide" plus "-ing."

Rhymes for biding

hiding riding aiding siding abiding gliding sliding guiding raiding avoiding dividing deciding

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Frequently asked questions

What does “biding” mean?

The word “biding” means the act of waiting or a place of dwelling, an older or literary usage. In plain terms, waiting, or residing somewhere — mostly seen today in the phrase "biding one's time.".

How do you pronounce “biding”?

“Biding” is pronounced BEYE-dihng (/ˈbaɪdɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “biding” in a sentence?

Here is “biding” used in a sentence: “The story described their biding among the hills.”

What part of speech is “biding”?

“Biding” is a noun.