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bed in Malayalam മലയാളം

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bed in English

  • bed
    adj. beddable.

  • bed
    adj. bedless.

  • bed
    bed, noun, verb, bedded,bedding.

  • bed
    expr. bed down,
    a. to make or arrange a sleeping place for.
    Ex. He bedded the horse down with straw.
    b. to go to bed; lie down for the night.
    Ex. The great herd had bedded down (Elisha Mulford).

  • bed
    expr. get up on the wrong side of the bed, to be irritable or bad-tempered.
    Ex. She got up on the wrong side of the bed and wouldn't speak to anyone all day.

  • bed
    expr. make one's bed, to take a decisive step of which the consequences are to be accepted.
    Ex. She made her bed when she quit school to go to work; now let her lie in it.

  • bed
    expr. put to bed,
    a. to prepare (a child, sick person, or animal) for sleeping.
    Ex. The doctor ordered that she be put to bed very early.
    b. (Journalism, Slang.) to prepare (a newspaper or magazine edition) to go to press.
    Ex. M

  • bed
    expr. take to one's bed, to stay in bed because of sickness or weakness.
    Ex. By and by he took to his bed (Harper's).

  • bed
    noun 1a. anything to sleep or rest on. A bed usually consists of a mattress raised upon a support and covered with sheets and blankets.
    b. a bedstead.
    Ex. a maple bed.
    2. any place where people or animals sleep or rest.
    Ex. The

  • bed
    v.i. 1. to go to bed; retire for the night.
    Ex. The cave where I bedded ... (Thomas Hood).
    2. to form a compact layer.

  • bed
    v.t. 1. to provide with a bed; put to bed.
    Ex. The farmer bedded his horse in the barn.
    2. to fix or set in a permanent position; embed.
    3. to plant in a garden bed.
    Ex. to bed out seedlings. These tulips should be bedded in ric

Bed

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/bɛd/

Definitions

  • 1. Noun: A piece of furniture used for sleeping or resting, typically consisting of a mattress and a frame.
  • 2. Noun: A place or space in which something is placed or situated, like a bed of flowers or a riverbed.
  • 3. Verb: To provide with a bed or bedding; to lay down or settle for rest or sleep.
  • 4. Verb: To plant or sow seeds in a particular area or space.

Usage Examples

  • After a long day, she went straight to her bed.
  • The gardener prepared a bed for the new flowers.
  • The hotel room was comfortable, with a large, soft bed.
  • He decided to bed the seedlings in the garden.

Etymology

The word "bed" comes from Old English "bedd," meaning "a place to sleep," and is related to the Proto-Germanic "badi" and Old High German "betti," all of which denote a sleeping or resting place.

Synonyms

  • Sleeping place
  • Mattress
  • Couch
  • Bunk
  • Platform

Antonyms

  • Standing
  • Upright
  • Sitting

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Cama /ˈka.ma/
French Lit /li/
German Bett /bɛt/
Italian Letto /ˈlɛt.to/
Chinese (Mandarin) 床 (Chuáng) /ʈʂwɑ̌ŋ/
Russian Кровать (Krovat') /krɐˈvatʲ/
Arabic سرير (Sareer) /saˈriːr/
Hindi बिस्तर (Bistar) /ˈbɪs.tər/
Japanese ベッド (Beddo) /bɛd.dɔː/
Korean 침대 (Chimdae) /ˈtʃim.de/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In various dialects of English, the pronunciation of "bed" may slightly vary, with a more pronounced "e" sound in some accents (e.g., British English vs. American English). In other languages, variations are largely regional, depending on the country or region's phonetics.

Historical Usage

Historically, the word "bed" has been used not just to refer to a place to sleep, but also to describe an area for cultivation or planting, such as a "flower bed" or "garden bed." This broader usage stems from the Old English meaning of "a place or area." Over time, the definition narrowed to mostly refer to furniture for sleeping.

Cultural Nuances

The bed holds significant cultural meanings across various societies. In many cultures, it is not only a space for rest but also a symbol of privacy, family, and relationships. For example, the phrase "to make the bed" is a metaphor for preparing oneself for the future, while in some traditions, the concept of a "death bed" symbolizes the end of life's journey.

More Information

Bed designs have evolved greatly over centuries, from simple pallets or mats in ancient civilizations to the complex and comfortable beds used today. The bed has also been a subject of art, literature, and culture, often symbolizing a range of emotions and conditions, such as rest, sickness, intimacy, or even death. With modern advancements, beds now come in a variety of sizes, materials, and forms to cater to diverse human needs and preferences.

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