BIDE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
dwell
Example: You can stay with me while you are in town; stay a bit longer--the day is still young
Categories: Stay, Stay on, Continue, Remain
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "bide" comes from Proto-Indo-European *bʰéydʰeti. It started in Proto-Germanic *bīdaną. Then it appeared in Proto-West Germanic *bīdan. Later, people used it in Old English bīdan. After that, it was Middle English biden.
🔗 Related Words
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🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.