Abed: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
abed
[ ษหbษd ]
in bed
The term 'abed' refers to being in bed, typically used in a literary or poetic context. It conveys a sense of lying down or resting in a state of inactivity, often associated with sleep or leisure.
Synonyms
at rest, in bed, lying down.
Examples of usage
- He remained abed all morning, enjoying the peace.
- The text described the hero as abed in his chamber, dreaming.
- She liked to read abed before falling asleep.
Translations
Translations of the word "abed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น deitado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคธเฅเคคเคฐ เคชเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช im Bett
๐ฎ๐ฉ di tempat tidur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒ ะปัะถะบั
๐ต๐ฑ w ลรณลผku
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใฎไธใง
๐ซ๐ท au lit
๐ช๐ธ en la cama
๐น๐ท yatakta
๐ฐ๐ท ์นจ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุงูุณุฑูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ v posteli
๐ธ๐ฐ v posteli
๐จ๐ณ ๅจๅบไธ
๐ธ๐ฎ v postelji
๐ฎ๐ธ รญ rรบminni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตัะตัะตััะต
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฌแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yataqda
๐ฒ๐ฝ en la cama
Etymology
The word 'abed' originates from Middle English, derived from the Old English 'on bedde,' literally meaning 'in bed.' It is a combination of the preposition 'a-' (on, in) and the noun 'bed,' which has its roots in Germanic languages. Historically, the term has been used in literature to evoke a sense of atmosphere or state of being, particularly in poetry and descriptive prose. Although it is considered somewhat archaic and is not commonly used in everyday conversation today, it persists in certain literary contexts, contributing a stylistic touch that evokes imagery of restfulness and solitude.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,481 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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