bedridden

[ˈbɛdˌrɪdn]

bedridden Definition

confined to bed due to illness or infirmity.

Using bedridden: Examples

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  • Example

    She has been bedridden for weeks.

  • Example

    The patient was bedridden and unable to move.

  • Example

    He became bedridden after the accident.

bedridden Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bedridden

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Summary: bedridden in Brief

'Bedridden' [ˈbɛdˌrɪdn] is an adjective that describes someone who is confined to bed due to illness or infirmity. It is often used in medical contexts, such as 'The patient was bedridden and unable to move.' Synonyms include 'invalid,' 'sick,' and 'incapacitated.' Informally, it can be expressed as 'stuck in bed' or 'laid up.'

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