bids
word · lemma: bid
Definition
'Bids' means offers made, usually in an auction or competition, to buy something or get a job. It is the plural of 'bid.'
Usage & Nuances
Common in business, auctions, and project tenders. 'Bids' can be for buying items, winning contracts, or jobs. Do not confuse with 'offers' (broader meaning). Often used as 'place bids', 'receive bids', 'competitive bids'.
Spanish: ofertas - pujasPortuguese (BR): lances - propostasPortuguese (PT): lances - propostasChinese (Simplified): 出价Chinese (Traditional): 出價Hindi: बोलीयाँArabic: عروضBengali: বিড - প্রস্তাব (নিলাম/প্রকল্পে)Russian: ставки - заявки (на тендер)Japanese: 入札 - 応札Vietnamese: giá thầu - đề nghị (trong đấu giá/dự án)Korean: 입찰Turkish: teklif - teklif (ihale)Urdu: بولیاں - تجاویز (نیلامی/پروجیکٹ)Indonesian: penawaran (lelang/proyek)
Example Sentences
We received five bids for the painting.
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The company is accepting bids for the new project.
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Her bids at the auction were very high.
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All bids must be submitted before noon tomorrow.
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Online bids are becoming more popular than ever.
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We lost out because our bids weren’t high enough.
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