Conjugation

Bid on

enchérir sur

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only bid changes; on stays the same: bid on, bid on.

  • Two forms

    The tables show bid on. Also correct: bade on, bidden on.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't bid on, he doesn't bid on.

    1. I / you / we / they bid on
    2. he / she / it bids on

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am bidding on
    2. you / we / they are bidding on
    3. he / she / it is bidding on

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't bid on.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they bid on

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to bid on
    2. you / we / they are going to bid on
    3. he / she / it is going to bid on

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't bid on.

    1. (you) bid on
    2. let's bid on