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On TELAWAA(The English Language Academy With Ayo Alonge).

Being "on bed" has a totally different meaning from being "in bed".

Did you know that?

"on bed": When you are on bed, you are on top of it; perhaps sitting, talking, working, relaxing, etc.

"in bed": This implies all of these:
1. sleeping
2. under the covers (e.g. bedclothes, blanket or duvet) and are about to go to sleep.
3. asleep

To be "in bed" also means to be sick.

Example:
She has been in bed since last week, having been diagnosed of typhoid.

NB:
Note that once you wake up in the morning, you can no longer say "in bed", even when you haven't left it. You are then "on bed".

from Bola Esho's Blog

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