Bedfellow

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛdˌfɛloʊ/

Definitions of bedfellow

noun a person or thing that is closely associated or connected with another

Example Sentences

A1 My cat and dog are bedfellows, they sleep together every night.

A2 In the wild, different animal species can sometimes be unlikely bedfellows.

B1 The politician and the activist were unlikely bedfellows in their fight for social justice.

B2 The combination of art and technology may seem like strange bedfellows, but they can create amazing things together.

C1 The business mogul and the environmentalist became unexpected bedfellows in their efforts to promote sustainable practices.

C2 The artist and the scientist were intellectual bedfellows, constantly collaborating on innovative projects.

Examples of bedfellow in a Sentence

formal It is important to carefully consider potential bedfellows before entering into a business partnership.

informal I never expected to become bedfellows with my neighbor, but now we carpool to work together.

slang Who would have thought that the two rival gangs would end up as bedfellows in this operation?

figurative In politics, it is not uncommon for strange bedfellows to come together to achieve a common goal.

Grammatical Forms of bedfellow

past tense

bedfellowed

plural

bedfellows

comparative

more bedfellow

superlative

most bedfellow

present tense

bedfellow

future tense

will bedfellow

perfect tense

have bedfellowed

continuous tense

is bedfellowing

singular

bedfellow

positive degree

bedfellow

infinitive

to bedfellow

gerund

bedfellowing

participle

bedfellowed

Origin and Evolution of bedfellow

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'bedfellow' originated from Middle English, where 'bed' referred to a place for sleeping and 'fellow' meant companion or partner.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'bedfellow' has evolved to refer to someone who shares a bed with another person, often implying a close or intimate relationship.