BIDES Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

bides

verb

Definition of bides next

present tense third-person singular of bide

as in remains

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state how long are you going to bide in this unhappy marriage?

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as in stands

chiefly dialect to put up with (something painful or difficult) at my advanced age I simply cannot bide young children

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as in waits

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something I promise you that if you bide yet a little longer, all will come to pass just as you desire

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Recent Examples of bides The Rockies will lean on veteran starters to start 2026, while the club’s hopeful ace-in-waiting bides his time in the bullpen. —

Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026 The Honest Discussion While some intrepid investors may wish to catch this falling knife at its current value, the clever money most likely bides its time. —

Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

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What Hilton is right about California’s population is highly concentrated, while much of the state’s land remains rural or undeveloped.

— James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Burrow has dealt with injuries throughout his career but remains one of the premier talents at the position when healthy.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 May 2026