How Do You Spell BIDING?

Pronunciation: [bˈa͡ɪdɪŋ] (IPA)

Biding is a verb that means to wait or stay in a certain place. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈbaɪdɪŋ/ which shows the pronunciation of the word. The letter "b" makes a voiced bilabial consonant sound followed by the long "i" sound represented by "i", and the letter "d" makes a voiced dental consonant sound. Lastly, the suffix "-ing" is pronounced as /ɪŋ/ and represents the present participle form of the verb. Overall, the spelling of the word "biding" follows the English spelling rules and corresponds to its pronunciation.

BIDING Meaning and Definition

  1. Biding is a verb that is most commonly used in the present participle form, usually as "biding time". It refers to the act of waiting patiently or remaining in a particular state or condition until a particular event or circumstance arises. The term can also be used to describe the act of staying, dwelling, or staying temporarily in a place. Additionally, biding can also be utilized to express the act of enduring or tolerating a situation or condition, especially when waiting for an opportunity to arise.

    The concept of biding time implies a sense of patience and restraint, as it often involves waiting for the right moment or opportune time to act or take action. It conveys the idea that one is intentionally delaying or holding back until the conditions are favorable or suitable for a desired outcome. This term is commonly employed in various contexts, including personal relationships, business strategies, and even political or military situations. It highlights the practice of exhibiting self-control and caution until circumstances align to achieve the desired goal.

    In summary, biding is the act of patiently waiting, enduring, or temporarily staying in a state or place until the right moment or conditions arise. It implies restraint, patience, and deliberate delay, often with the expectation of achieving a desired outcome.

  2. Dwelling; remaining.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of BIDING

The word "biding" has its roots in the Old English language. It can be traced back to the verb "bīdan", which meant "to wait, remain, abide". This Old English term derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*bīdaną", meaning "to wait". The Proto-Germanic term further evolved from the Proto-Indo-European root "*bheidh-", which also meant "to wait". Over time, the meaning of "biding" expanded to include "remaining" or "staying", while keeping its original connotation of waiting or abiding.

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Conjugate verb Biding

CONDITIONAL

I would biding
you would biding
he/she/it would biding
we would biding
they would biding
I would bide
we would bide
you would bide
he/she/it would bide
they would bide

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be biding
you would be biding
he/she/it would be biding
we would be biding
they would be biding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have biding
you would have biding
he/she/it would have biding
we would have biding
they would have biding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been biding
you would have been biding
he/she/it would have been biding
we would have been biding
they would have been biding

FUTURE

I will bide
you will bide
he/she/it will bide
we will bide
they will bide

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be biding
you will be biding
he/she/it will be biding
we will be biding
they will be biding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bided
you will have bided
he/she/it will have bided
we will have bided
they will have bided

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been biding
you will have been biding
he/she/it will have been biding
we will have been biding
they will have been biding

IMPERATIVE

you bide
we let´s bide

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bide

PAST

I bided
you bided
he/she/it bided
we bided
they bided

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was biding
you were biding
he/she/it was biding
we were biding
they were biding

PAST PARTICIPLE

bided

PAST PERFECT

I had bided
you had bided
he/she/it had bided
we had bided
they had bided

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been biding
you had been biding
he/she/it had been biding
we had been biding
they had been biding

PRESENT

I bide
you bide
he/she/it bides
we bide
they bide

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am biding
you are biding
he/she/it is biding
we are biding
they are biding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

biding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bided
you have bided
he/she/it has bided
we have bided
they have bided

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been biding
you have been biding
he/she/it has been biding
we have been biding
they have been biding
I would have bided
we would have bided
you would have bided
he/she/it would have bided
they would have bided

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