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bide Synonyms

Another word for bide

Choosing another word for bide depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To remain or stay in a place or state, or to wait patiently for a favorable opportunity (now used chiefly in the phrase 'bide one's time').

Usage Example

"The clever chess player decided to wait her time until her opponent made a critical mistake."

Strongest
wait
remain
stay
Strong
tarry
abide
hold on
linger

• verb (Context 2)

To endure, tolerate, or bear an unpleasant person, situation, or condition (also used in northern English dialects and archaically).

Usage Example

"He could no longer abide the relentless noise of the city and moved back to the countryside."

Strongest
abide
endure
tolerate
bear
Strong
put up with
stand
brook
stomach

Opposites of bide

The opposite of bide shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

depart
leave
hasten
refuse
rush
reject
See all opposites of bide

• Nearby Words

bidder
bidding
biddy
bide
bidens
bidet
bidirectional

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bide. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bide
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