As a Noun: 1. An offer to pay a particular amount of money for something, especially at an auction. English = bid. 2. An amount of money you agree to give on the chance of a future event happening (like a horse winning a race). English = bet, wager As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To offer to pay a particular amount of money for something, especially at an auction. English = bid. 2. To agree to give a certain amount of money on the chance of a future event happening (like a horse winning a race). English = bet, wage. Idiomatic English = place a bet.