go to bed

/ɡoʊ tə ˈbed/
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To get into bed in order to sleep.

Examples

  • The children have already gone to bed.
  • What time do you go to bed?
  • Do not go to bed with wet hair.
  • I go to bed at nine on school nights.
  • She went to bed early yesterday.

Similar words

turn in
retire for the night

Meanings

Get into bed to sleep

sleep
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To get into bed because you are going to sleep.

Examples

  • I go to bed at nine on school nights.
  • She went to bed early yesterday.
  • What time do you go to bed?
  • The children have already gone to bed.
  • Do not go to bed with wet hair.

Similar words

Etymology

The expression combines go, movement toward a place, with bed, the place used for sleeping.

FAQ

What does go to bed mean?

It means to get into bed to sleep.

Is go to bed the same as falling asleep?

No. You may go to bed before you actually fall asleep.

What is the past form of go to bed?

Say went to bed.

Do I say go to the bed?

Usually no. For this daily activity, say go to bed without the.

What is the opposite of go to bed?

Get up means to leave bed after sleeping.

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