bedside
Translation
bedside
Examples
I keep a book on my bedside.
I keep a book on my bedside.
The bedside lamp provides soft light.
The bedside lamp provides soft light.
He sat at her bedside all night.
He sat at her bedside all night.
Grammar Patterns
((at sb.'s bedside)) at someone's bedside He stayed at his mother's bedside.
((bedside + noun)) bedside (as an adjective) I need a new bedside table.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nightstand (for the table)
Etymology
A compound word: 'bed' + 'side'. The side of the bed.
Memory Tips
Literally refers to the 'side' of the 'bed'. Used to describe the location or things found there.