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Word: Bed
Speech Type: Noun
Old English bed, bedd (noun), beddian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bed and German Bett
bɛd
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress
Short Definition:piece of furniture for sleep or rest
Examples:- a large double bed
- she was in bed by nine
- I'm ready for bed
- getting out of bed is a real struggle
the bottom of the sea or a lake or river
Short Definition:bottom of sea, lake, or river
Examples:- the gravelly bed of the stream
an area of ground, typically in a garden, where flowers and plants are grown
Short Definition:area where plants are grown
Examples:- the lawns are flanked by rose beds
- a bed of tulips
a stratum or layer of rock
Short Definition:layer of rock
Examples:- a bed of clay
a layer of food on which other foods are served
Short Definition:layer of food
Examples:- the salad is served on a bed of raw spinach
a flat base or foundation on which something rests or is supported
Short Definition:base or foundation on which something rests
Examples:- place each paver on a bed of concrete
Word: Bed
Speech Type: Verb
bɛd
fix firmly; embed
Short Definition:fix firmly
Examples:- the posts should be firmly bedded in concrete
have sex with
Short Definition:have sex with
Examples:- I am quite picky when it comes to bedding someone
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