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bide v

Bide means to wait. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of bide

  • to wait
  • to endure

Usage examples of bide

The chess player chose to bide his time, waiting for his opponent to make a mistake.

She had to bide in the shelter until the hurricane passed.

The sailors had to bide the storm below deck until the sea calmed.

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