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Bed
bɛd
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Bed -
Furniture for sleeping or resting
Example: She was so tired that she fell asleep as soon as she got into bed.
Usage: neutralContext: everyday conversations
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'bed'. It refers to the piece of furniture where people sleep or rest.
A place or area where plants or animals sleep or rest
Example: The dog made a cozy bed out of the blankets.
Usage: neutralContext: discussing animals or nature
Note: This meaning can refer to a designated area where animals or plants rest or sleep.
A layer of something soft or flat
Example: The garden was covered in a bed of colorful flowers.
Usage: neutralContext: describing landscapes or arrangements
Note: In this context, 'bed' refers to a layer or base of something, like flowers or soil.
Bed's synonyms
bedstead
A bedstead is the frame of a bed, typically made of wood or metal. It is the structure that supports the mattress and bedding.
Example: She bought a new bedstead for her bedroom.
Note: A bedstead specifically refers to the frame of the bed, whereas 'bed' can refer to the entire sleeping surface or furniture.
cot
A cot is a small, portable bed often used for infants or young children. It is usually lightweight and can be easily moved from one place to another.
Example: The baby slept in a cot next to the parents' bed.
Note: A cot is typically smaller and more portable than a regular bed, designed for temporary or occasional use.
mattress
A mattress is a thick pad used as a bed or part of a bed, typically filled with resilient material and covered with fabric.
Example: She bought a new mattress for her bed.
Note: A mattress is the specific component of a bed that provides cushioning and support, while 'bed' refers to the entire furniture piece used for sleeping.
Bed expressions, common phrases
hit the hay
To go to bed or go to sleep.
Example: I'm exhausted, I need to hit the hay and get some rest.
Note: This phrase is a more informal way of saying 'go to bed.'
early to bed, early to rise
Going to bed early and waking up early is beneficial.
Example: Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the importance of a good sleeping schedule for overall well-being.
make the bed
To arrange the covers and pillows neatly on a bed.
Example: I make the bed every morning to keep my room tidy.
Note: This phrase refers to the act of tidying up the bed after waking up, not just lying down on it.
bed of roses
An easy or comfortable situation.
Example: Life is not always a bed of roses; we all face challenges.
Note: This idiom implies that life is not always easy, despite the comfortable image of a bed of roses.
burn the midnight oil
To work late into the night.
Example: I have a deadline tomorrow, so I'll be burning the midnight oil tonight.
Note: This phrase suggests staying up late working instead of going to bed early.
get up on the wrong side of the bed
To be in a bad mood or irritable for no apparent reason.
Example: I don't know why she's so grumpy today; maybe she got up on the wrong side of the bed.
Note: This idiom suggests that a person's bad mood is due to waking up in a negative state.
bedtime story
A story read or told to a child before they go to sleep.
Example: My mom used to read me a bedtime story every night when I was a child.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to a story told before going to sleep, typically to children.
Bed everyday (slang) expressions
Crash
To crash means to go to bed or fall asleep, usually exhausted.
Example: I'm going to crash after this long day at work.
Note: This slang term emphasizes the idea of a sudden and deep sleep.
Kip
A kip is a short sleep or nap.
Example: I need a quick kip before we go out tonight.
Note: This term is more commonly used in British English.
Snooze
To snooze is to sleep lightly or briefly, also referring to the alarm function on a clock that allows for a short period of sleep.
Example: I'll just snooze for a few minutes before getting ready.
Note: It implies a short and light sleep.
Catch some Z's
To catch some Z's means to go to sleep, with the 'Z' representing the sound of snoring.
Example: I need to catch some Z's before the big presentation tomorrow.
Note: This slang term uses a whimsical way to refer to sleeping.
Hit the sack
To hit the sack means to go to bed, typically when one is tired.
Example: I'm exhausted, I'm going to hit the sack early tonight.
Note: This term suggests a sense of urgency or need for rest.
In the land of nod
In the land of nod means sound asleep or in a dream state.
Example: I was in the land of nod dreaming about tropical beaches.
Note: This expression has a poetic and imaginative quality.
Sawing logs
Sawing logs means snoring loudly while asleep.
Example: Listen to him, he's sawing logs in there!
Note: This term humorously likens the sound of snoring to the cutting of wood with a saw.
Bed - Examples
The bed was so comfortable that I fell asleep immediately.
The hospital room had several beds for patients.
She always makes her bed in the morning.
Bed grammar
Bed - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: bed
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): beds, bed
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): bed
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): bedded
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): bedding
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): beds
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): bed
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): bed
Syllables, Separation and Stress
bed Contains 1 syllables: bed
Phonetic transcription: ˈbed
bed , ˈbed (The red syllable is stressed)
Bed - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
bed: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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