bidding

SayBID-ing/ˈbɪdɪŋ/

3 meanings of bidding

1
noununcountable
Offering a price to buy something, usually at an auction.
Like raising your hand to offer more money than the last person.
The bidding for the old painting went higher than anyone expected.
She joined the bidding and won the antique clock.
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2
noununcountable
Something you are told or asked to do by someone in charge.
Like a set of orders that someone expects you to follow.
The loyal dog waited patiently to do its owner's bidding.
She refused to do the bully's bidding any longer.
Similarcommand, order, behest
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3
verb
Present participle and gerund of bid. Use this -ing form when the act of offering a price is happening now.
She is bidding on a vintage car right now.
They are bidding for the contract this week.
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bidding is a form of bid

bid, verb: To say how much money you will pay for something, or how much you want for doing a job. Full entry

Forms: bid also past tense, past participlebids he/she/itbidding -ing form
Spelling: bid → bidding: double the d, add -ing

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