What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
bedridden
Example
After her surgery, she was bedridden for several weeks. [bedridden: adjective]
Example
The elderly patient has been bedridden for months and needs constant care. [bedridden: adjective]
invalid
Example
Due to his severe arthritis, he has become an invalid and relies on a wheelchair. [invalid: noun]
Example
The contract became invalid after the signature was forged. [invalid: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bedridden is more commonly used in medical and healthcare settings, while invalid is more versatile and can be used in legal or general contexts as well.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between bedridden and invalid?
Both bedridden and invalid are formal terms, but bedridden is more specific to medical contexts, while invalid can be used in both formal and informal situations.
