What does the phrasal verb “bed out” mean?

What are the definitions of “bed out”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Move a plant outside.

  I BEDDED the plants OUT when the weather warmed up.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “bed out”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb bed out is to move a plant outside, usually after it has been grown indoors or in a greenhouse. This is often done when the weather becomes warmer and more suitable for the plant's growth.

What are the different verb forms of “bed out”?

Root Verb	bed out
Third Person Singular Present	beds out
Present Participle	bedding out
Simple Past	bedded out
Past Participle	bedded out

Example

I will bed out the seedlings once the frost has passed.

Example

She beds out her flowers when the spring arrives.

Example

He is bedding out the plants to get more sunlight.

Example

Last year, they bedded out the vegetables in early May.

Example

The flowers have been bedded out in the garden.

What kind of phrasal verb is “bed out”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Transitive verb

“bed out” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.

Example

She bedded out the seedlings in the garden.

Example

He bedded the plants out when the weather warmed up.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“bed out” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

She bedded out the seedlings in the garden.

Example

He bedded the plants out when the weather warmed up.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “bed out”?

Bedding plants

Plants that are grown in a greenhouse or indoors and then transplanted outside.

Example

She bought some bedding plants to add color to her garden.

Bed out* in gardening

The process of moving plants from an indoor or protected environment to an outdoor location.

Example

It's important to bed out your plants gradually to help them adjust to the new environment.

Good things to know

Does “bed out” have an informal or formal tone?

Bed out is a neutral phrasal verb commonly used in gardening and horticulture contexts. It is suitable for both informal and formal settings, depending on the specific context.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “bed out”?

Synonyms

• transplant
• relocate
• move outside
• plant outdoors

Antonyms

• shelter
• protect
• bring inside
• move indoors