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Bed

🇬🇧 UK /["/bed/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bed/"]/

Meaning of Bed

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

In simple words: A piece of furniture to sleep on.

Bed in a sentence

• I sleep on my bed every night.
• She made the bed before going to work.
• The child jumped out of the bed with excitement.
• We planted flowers in the garden bed.
• He lay down on the bed to rest.

How to use Bed

Used in everyday conversation. Appropriate for both formal and informal contexts when discussing sleeping arrangements or furniture. Avoid using in very formal writing unless describing specific furniture.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'bed' being made of 'two e's' - one at either end.

Related words

Collocations with Bed

• single
• double
• king-size
• make
• make up
• strip
• clothes
• linen
• sheet
• in bed
• out of bed
• bed and breakfast
• the edge of the bed
• the foot of the bed
• flower
• rose
• strawberry
• bed of

Synonyms for Bed

• mattress
• cot
• bunk
• daybed
• divan

Opposites of Bed

• floor
• ground

Common mistakes with Bed

• Confusing 'bed' with 'bedding'.
• Using 'bed' in singular when referring to multiple beds without context.
• Mistaking 'bed' as a verb in non-sleeping contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Bed

What does Bed mean?

A piece of furniture to sleep on.

What is the definition of Bed?

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

How do you use Bed in a sentence?

I sleep on my bed every night.

Can you give another example of Bed?

She made the bed before going to work.

What are synonyms for Bed?

Common alternatives include mattress, cot, bunk, daybed, divan.

What is the opposite of Bed?

Opposite meanings include floor, ground.

What words go with Bed?

It commonly pairs with single, double, king-size, make, make up, strip, clothes, linen, sheet, in bed, out of bed, bed and breakfast, the edge of the bed, the foot of the bed, flower, rose, strawberry, bed of.

What are common mistakes when using Bed?

Confusing 'bed' with 'bedding'. Using 'bed' in singular when referring to multiple beds without context. Mistaking 'bed' as a verb in non-sleeping contexts.

How do you pronounce Bed?

US: /["/bed/"]/, UK: /["/bed/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bed?

Used in everyday conversation. Appropriate for both formal and informal contexts when discussing sleeping arrangements or furniture. Avoid using in very formal writing unless describing specific furniture.

What CEFR level is Bed?

"Bed" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.