bedridden
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Adj — Unable to get out of bed due to illness, injury, or old age.
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Etymology
From Old English bedreda, literally "one who rides in bed" — combining "bed" with an old word related to "rider."
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What does “bedridden” mean?
The word “bedridden” means unable to get out of bed due to illness, injury, or old age. In plain terms, so sick or weak that you cannot leave your bed.
How do you pronounce “bedridden”?
“Bedridden” is pronounced BEHD-rih-duhn (/ˈbɛdɹɪdən/ in IPA).
How do you use “bedridden” in a sentence?
Here is “bedridden” used in a sentence: “After the surgery he was bedridden for nearly a month.”
What part of speech is “bedridden”?
“Bedridden” is an adjective.
Where does the word “bedridden” come from?
The word “bedridden” comes from Old English. From Old English bedreda, literally "one who rides in bed" — combining "bed" with an old word related to "rider.".