bid
Meaning
To bid means to offer a specific amount of money for something, especially at an auction or in a competitive situation.
💡 A common mistake is confusing "bid" with "bide," which means to wait.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
At
the
small
charity
auction
,
Sara
decided
to
bid
on
a
painted
vase
because
she
loved
the
colours
.
She
watched
other
people
raise
their
paddles
and
felt
a
little
nervous
as
the
price
climbed
.
When
the
auctioneer
asked
for
one
final
offer
,
she
raised
her
hand
and
made
a
higher
bid
than
she
had
planned
.
After
she
won
,
she
smiled
and
carried
the
vase
to
the
table
where
volunteers
wrapped
it
carefully
.
Common Phrases
bid for
bid on
bid up
Synonyms
Related Words
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