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- [bed-fast, -fahst]
- /ˈbɛdˌfæst, -ˌfɑst/
- /ˈbed.fɑːst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bed-fast, -fahst]
- /ˈbɛdˌfæst, -ˌfɑst/
Definitions of bedfast word
- abbreviation BEDFAST bedridden 3
- adjective bedfast confined to bed, as by illness or age; bedridden. 1
- noun bedfast Unable to leave one's bed, especially because of illness, weakness or obesity. 1
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Origin of bedfast
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; bed + fast1
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Parts of speech for Bedfast
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bedfast popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bedfast usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bedfast
adj bedfast
- restricted — confined; limited.
- cramped — A cramped room or building is not big enough for the people or things in it.
- imprisoned — to confine in or as if in a prison.
- restrained — characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance.
- cramp — Cramp is a sudden strong pain caused by a muscle suddenly contracting. You sometimes get cramp in a muscle after you have been making a physical effort over a long period of time.
Antonyms for bedfast
adj bedfast
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- unlimited — not limited; unrestricted; unconfined: unlimited trade.
- well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
- free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
- liberated — to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage.
Top questions with bedfast
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