abed

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

From Middle English abedde, o bedde, from Old English on (“in”) + bedde (“bed”). Equivalent to a- (“in, on”) + bed.

As for Little John, he lay abed, snoring lustily, till the sun was high in the heavens. — The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, Howard Pyle
"Yes, when he is at work; but the mine is shut down for a few days, so he lies abed longer." — The Young Acrobat of the Great North American Circus, Horatio, Jr. Alger
You may be sure that no one ever got a chance to stay abed more than his eight hours while Polynesia was around. — The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, Lofting, Hugh

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