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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishWaiting, or residing somewhere — mostly seen today in the phrase "biding one's time."
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Word forms
- Plural
- bidings
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Etymology
From "bide" plus "-ing."
Rhymes for biding
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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.
