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bids

Pronunciation: [/bɪdz/]

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bids: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use bids in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “auctions”

(noun) offers of money in an auction, where people say how much they are willing to pay for something. It's like a game where you try to outbid others to win.

Example

His bids were the highest at the auction, so he won the painting.

Example

She lost the auction because her bids were too low.

Example

How many bids did you make at the auction?

Context: “making an offer”

(verb) to make an offer, especially in a competitive situation like an auction or a job application. It's like trying to win by offering more than others.

Example

He bids on antiques at auctions as a hobby.

Example

She decided not to bid on the house because it was too expensive.

Example

How much will you bid for the rare book?

How to pronounce bids

Pronunciation: [/bɪdz/]

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