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go to bed early

/ɡoʊ tuː bɛd ˈɜːrli/
to sleep at an earlier time than usual

Doctors recommend going to bed early to improve sleep quality.

This means sleeping earlier than usual to get better rest.


informal

to sleep at an earlier time than usual

If you go to bed early, you'll feel more refreshed in the morning.

Sleeping earlier helps you wake up feeling better.

Parents often encourage their children to go to bed early during school nights.

This helps kids get enough rest for the next day.

This phrase is commonly used to suggest better sleep habits.

Collocations

go to bed earlysleep earlier than usualgo to bed latesleep later than usual

Synonyms

retire earlysleep earlyhit the hay early

Antonyms

stay up latego to bed late

Related Phrases

hit the hayphrase
to go to bed
turn inphrase
to go to bed

Pro Tip

Health Benefits

Going to bed early can improve mood, focus, and overall health.

Gold Rule

Consistency

Try to go to bed at the same early time every night for better sleep quality.

Word Origin

The phrase combines the verb 'go' with the preposition 'to' and the noun 'bed,' indicating the action of sleeping. 'Early' modifies the timing.

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to advise someone to sleep earlier for health or productivity reasons.

Word Breakdown

go
to move or proceed
verb
+
to bed
to the place where one sleeps
phrase
+
early
before the usual time
adverb
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