CEFR A1 · Domestic duties

make the bed

/meɪk ðə bɛd/ Headword: make 📚 Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)

Synonyms & Antonyms

To make the bed means to tidy it by smoothing the sheets and blankets and arranging the pillows neatly.

Synonyms

tidy the bed straighten the bed arrange the bed

Antonyms

mess up the bed unmake the bed

Translations

make the bed in your language

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عربي

ترتيب السرير يعني تسويته بتنعيم الملاءات والبطانيات وترتيب الوسائد بدقة.

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اردو

بستر بنانا کا مطلب ہے چادروں اور کمبلوں کو ہموار کرکے اور تکیوں کو ترتیب سے رکھ کر اسے صاف کرنا۔

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हिंदी

बिस्तर लगाना का अर्थ है चादरों और कंबलों को ठीक करके और तकियों को करीने से लगाकर उसे व्यवस्थित करना।

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中文

铺床是指整理床铺，把床单和毯子铺平，把枕头摆放整齐。

Easy Explanation

It means to tidy your bed. You make the sheets flat. You put the pillows in order.

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Memory TipThink of 'making' your bed look nice and neat.

Contextual Examples

Every morning, I make the bed (tidy it) before I leave for work.

It only takes a minute to make the bed (arrange sheets) and makes the room look much better.

Could you please make the bed (straighten covers) in the guest room before our visitors arrive?

Pronunciation & Context