Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bedridden
Adjective
/ˈbɛdˌrɪd.ən/
Definition
Confined to bed due to illness or injury.
Examples
- After the accident, he was bedridden for several weeks.
- She became bedridden due to her chronic illness.
- The doctor advised him that he would need to remain bedridden to recover fully.
Meaning
Being unable to leave one’s bed for medical reasons.
Synonyms
- Incapacitated
- Confined to bed
- Unable to get up
