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bide

Pronunciation: /bʌɪd/
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Definition of bide

verb

[no object, with adverbial of place] archaic or dialect
  • remain or stay somewhere:how long must I bide here to wait for the answer?

Phrases

bide one's time

wait quietly for a good opportunity to do something:she patiently bided her time before making an escape bid

Origin:

Old English bīdan, of Germanic origin

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