verb
- past tense of bide; waited for or awaited
- past tense of bide; remained or stayed in a place
Usage: archaic or dialectal
Usage: archaic or dialectal
Examples
- He bided his time until the right moment came.
- She bided at home while her family traveled.
- The old man bided in the cottage for many years.
- They bided their opportunity to speak with the king.
- The travelers bided in the inn during the storm.
- He bided quietly in the corner, watching the proceedings.