Cool MateMeaning of Bid
an offer by a person or a company to pay a particular amount of money for something
In simple words: An offer to pay a certain amount for something.
Bid in a sentence
- The company made a successful bid for the construction project.
- She placed a bid in the auction hoping to win the painting.
- The highest bid for the antique vase was surprisingly low.
- He won the bid after several intense rounds of bidding.
- In poker, a player can make a bid to stay in the game.
How to use Bid
Used in contexts like auctions or negotiations. Less formal in direct conversations. Avoid using in very casual settings without context.
Grammar pattern
bid + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'bid' as a 'big deal' when you want to buy something important.
Related words
Collocations with Bid
Synonyms for Bid
Common mistakes with Bid
- Confused with 'bide', which is a different meaning.
- Misused as a noun without qualifying it appropriately (e.g., 'I made a bid' instead of 'I made a bid at the auction').
- Used in the past tense incorrectly (e.g., 'bad' instead of 'bidded' or 'bid').
Bid appears in
Bid in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عرض سعر, مزايدة
عرض لدفع مبلغ معين مقابل شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Bid
কোনো কিছুর জন্য নির্দিষ্ট পরিমাণ অর্থ দেওয়ার প্রস্তাব।
- GermanDeutsch
Gebot
Ein Angebot, einen bestimmten Betrag für etwas zu bezahlen.
- SpanishEspañol
Oferta
Una oferta para pagar una cierta cantidad por algo.
- Persianفارسی
پیشنهاد دادن، قیمت دادن
پیشنهاد دادن یه مبلغ مشخص برای خرید یه چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Offre, Enchère
Une offre pour payer un certain montant pour quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बोली
किसी चीज़ के लिए एक निश्चित राशि का प्रस्ताव।
- ItalianItaliano
Offerta
Un'offerta per pagare una certa somma per qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Lance, Oferta
Uma oferta para pagar um certo valor por alguma coisa.
- RussianРусский
Ставка, предложение
Предложение заплатить определенную сумму за что-то.
- Urduاردو
بولیاں لگانا، بولی دینا
کسی چیز کے لیے مخصوص رقم کی پیشکش۔
- Chinese中文
出价, 投标
出钱买东西的报价。
More words like Bid
- Tender
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Bid
What does Bid mean?
An offer to pay a certain amount for something.
What is the definition of Bid?
an offer by a person or a company to pay a particular amount of money for something
How do you use Bid in a sentence?
The company made a successful bid for the construction project.
Can you give another example of Bid?
She placed a bid in the auction hoping to win the painting.
What are synonyms for Bid?
Common alternatives include tender.
What is the opposite of Bid?
Opposite meanings include withdraw, retract, ignore.
What words go with Bid?
It commonly pairs with high, low, opening, make, place, put in, price, process, bid by, bid from, bid for, successful, failed, unsuccessful, launch, make, mount, succeed, fail, in a/the bid, bid by, bid for, a bid for freedom, a bid for power, a bid to escape.
What are common mistakes when using Bid?
Confused with 'bide', which is a different meaning. Misused as a noun without qualifying it appropriately (e.g., 'I made a bid' instead of 'I made a bid at the auction'). Used in the past tense incorrectly (e.g., 'bad' instead of 'bidded' or 'bid').
How do you pronounce Bid?
US: /["/bɪd/"]/, UK: /["/bɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Bid?
Used in contexts like auctions or negotiations. Less formal in direct conversations. Avoid using in very casual settings without context.
What CEFR level is Bid?
"Bid" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.