Bed
/bɛd/
nounBeginner🔥Very CommonGeneral
2 meanings1 idiom/phrase2 questions
Definitions
2 meanings1
A piece of furniture for sleeping, typically consisting of a mattress and frame.
/bɛd/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A piece of furniture for sleeping on.
The bed was soft and comfortable.
💡 Simply: Where you sleep.
More Examples
2
He made the bed before leaving for work.
How It's Used
Household
"I need a new bed; this one is too uncomfortable."
2
The bottom surface of a body of water or other expanse.
/bɛd/
nounneutralIntermediate
General
A layer of material forming the bottom of something.
The river bed was dry.
💡 Simply: The bottom.
More Examples
2
They searched the seabed for treasure.
How It's Used
Geology
"The ocean bed is rich in various minerals."
Tip:Think of the base of something.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
make one's bed
To prepare one's bed for sleeping
"She made her bed before going to sleep."
From Old English *bedd, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bed and German Bett.
The word 'bed' has been used consistently to describe a place of rest since Old English.
Memory tip
Think of a cozy place for resting your head.
Word Origin
LanguageOld English
Original meaning
"Place for resting"
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Common misspellings
beddbeed
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