Phrase guide

in bed with

prep · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

prep

Meaning 1

Sharing one's bed with.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

prep

Meaning 2

Engaging in a close mutually beneficial relationship, especially secretly and illicitly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

Examples

  • He's not for the company; he's in bed with the investment bankers.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: in cahoots with

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: sängyssä jonkun kanssa — sharing one's bed with
  • Finnish: sängyssä jonkun kanssa — engaging in dubious relationship