Bidded

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪdɪd/

Definitions of bidded

verb past tense of bid; to offer a certain price for something in an auction or competition

Example Sentences

A1 She bidded farewell to her friends before leaving for the airport.

A2 He bidded on the antique vase at the auction.

B1 The contractor bidded on the construction project but lost to a competitor.

B2 The company bidded for the exclusive rights to distribute the new product.

C1 The billionaire bidded on the rare painting at the art auction.

C2 The government bidded for the contract to build the new highway infrastructure.

Examples of bidded in a Sentence

formal He bidded farewell to his colleagues as he left the company for a new job opportunity.

informal She bidded on the antique vase at the auction but was outbid in the end.

slang I bidded on that concert ticket so fast, I couldn't believe I won!

figurative The sun bidded adieu to the sky as it set behind the horizon.

Grammatical Forms of bidded

• past tense: bade
• plural: bidded
• comparative: more bidded
• superlative: most bidded
• present tense: bid
• future tense: will bid
• perfect tense: have bidden
• continuous tense: is bidding
• singular: bidded
• positive degree: bidded
• infinitive: to bid
• gerund: bidding
• participle: bidden

Origin and Evolution of bidded

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bidded' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'biddan' meaning to ask or request.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bidded' has evolved to be used in the past tense form of 'bid', meaning to command or offer a certain amount in an auction.