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make the bed

make the bed

Meaning of make the bed

prepare bed

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British English/tə ˈmeɪk ðə bɛd/
American English/tə ˈmeɪk ðə bɛd/
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make the bed belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

make the bedBett machen
messUnordnung
dustStaub
stainFleck
trashMüll
toolWerkzeug
sinkWaschbecken

make the bed synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between make the bed / tuck in the sheets / change the sheets / change the bedding / tidy the bed / straighten the bed

T
🇬🇧English
tuck in the sheets

Specifically means tucking sheets under the mattress; a common step when making the bed.

A1Often

Tuck in the sheets so they don't come loose.

C
🇬🇧English
change the sheets

Specifically means removing old sheets and putting on clean ones; not identical to fully making the bed.

A1Very Often

I change the sheets every Saturday.

C
🇬🇧English
change the bedding

Broader than changing sheets: replacing duvet cover, pillows, sheets, etc.

A1Often

Once a month I change the bedding and wash everything.

T
🇬🇧English
tidy the bed

General phrase meaning to put the bed in order; less specific and less common than 'make the bed'.

A1Rarely

Please tidy the bed before you leave the room.

S
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straighten the bed

Focuses on making the bed look neat by straightening blankets and pillows; a subset of making the bed.

A1Rarely

She straightened the bed after getting up.

S
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smooth the sheets

Specifically about removing wrinkles from sheets; a specific step within making the bed.

A1Rarely

Smooth the sheets so there are no wrinkles.

P
🇬🇧English
pull up the covers

Means to pull blankets/covers up (e.g., before lying down or to make the bed look neater); not necessarily full making.

A1Often

He pulled up the covers and sat on the bed.

D
🇬🇧English
dress the bed

More formal or decorative: arranging bed with decorative covers, cushions and throws; often used in interior/design contexts.

A1Rarely

The hotel staff dressed the bed with extra cushions and a throw.

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how to pronounce make the bed

/tə ˈmeɪk ðə bɛd/

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make the bed

make the bed transcription

/tə ˈmeɪk ðə bɛd/, /tə ˈmeɪk ðə bɛd/

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make the bed meaning: what does it mean?

prepare bed

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make the bed is pronounced as /tə ˈmeɪk ðə bɛd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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