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- [bed-rid-n]
- /ˈbɛdˌrɪd n/
- /ˈbed.rɪ.dən/
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- [bed-rid-n]
- /ˈbɛdˌrɪd n/
Definitions of bedridden word
- adjective bedridden Someone who is bedridden is so ill or has such a severe disability that they cannot get out of bed. 3
- adjective bedridden confined to bed because of illness, esp for a long or indefinite period 3
- adjective bedridden having to stay in bed, usually for a long period, because of illness, infirmity, etc. 3
- adjective bedridden confined to bed because of illness, injury, etc. 1
- noun bedridden Confined to bed by sickness or old age. 1
- adjective bedridden confined to bed 1
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Origin of bedridden
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English, variant (by confusion with past participle of ride) of bedrid
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Parts of speech for Bedridden
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bedridden popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bedridden
adj bedridden
- disabled — physically or mentally impaired, injured, or incapacitated.
- ill — of unsound physical or mental health; unwell; sick: She felt ill, so her teacher sent her to the nurse.
- infirm — feeble or weak in body or health, especially because of age; ailing.
- ailing — An ailing organization or society is in difficulty and is becoming weaker.
- incapacitated — unable to act, respond, or the like (often used euphemistically when one is busy or otherwise occupied): He can't come to the phone now—he's incapacitated.
adverb bedridden
- under the weather — the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc.
Antonyms for bedridden
adj bedridden
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- sound — The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
adjective bedridden
- up and about — to, toward, or in a more elevated position: to climb up to the top of a ladder.
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