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bid

verb · adverb · noun

Simple meaning

Twice a day, two times per day.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈbɪd

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. intransitive

    To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.

  2. transitive

    To offer as a price; to tender.

  3. Make a serious effort to attain something

    “His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population.”

  4. Make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands

  5. intransitive

    To make an attempt.

  6. transitive

    To invite; to summon.

adverb

  1. pharmacology

    Twice a day, two times per day

noun

  1. An attempt, effort, or pursuit (of a goal).

  2. An offer at an auction, or to carry out a piece of work.

  3. Acronym of business improvement district.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.

Used this way, bid is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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