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- [bahyd]
- /baɪd/
- /bɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahyd]
- /baɪd/
Definitions of biding word
- verb with object biding Archaic. to endure; bear. 1
- verb with object biding Obsolete. to encounter. 1
- verb without object biding to dwell; abide; wait; remain. 1
- idioms biding bide one's time, to wait for a favorable opportunity: He wanted to ask for a raise, but bided his time. 1
- noun biding An awaiting; expectation. 0
- noun biding (archaic) Residence; habitation. 0
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Origin of biding
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English biden, Old English bīdan; cognate with Old Frisian bīdia, Old Saxon bīdan, Old High German bītan, Old Norse bītha, Gothic beidan, Latin fīdere, Greek peíthesthai to trust, rely < Indo-European *bheidh-; the meaning apparently developed: have trust > endure > wait > abide > remain
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Parts of speech for Biding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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biding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
biding usage trend in Literature
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- what is biding?
- what does biding my time mean?
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