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Resting on my bed vs Resting in my bed

Both phrases are correct; however, they're used in different contexts. 'Resting on my bed' implies that the person is lying on top of the bed, while 'resting in my bed' suggests the person's lying under the covers or inside the bed. The choice between the two phrases depends on the specific position the person is in while resting.
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Resting on my bed

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is lying on top of the bed while resting.

This phrase is used when someone is lying on the surface of the bed while taking a rest or relaxing.

Examples:

  • I like to read a book while resting on my bed.
  • She was resting on her bed after a long day at work.
  • Jul 30, 2019 ... I thought of this while I was resting on my bed. Meme. r/gorillaz - I I Are you going ...
  • Jul 15, 2010 ... Woody resting on my bed jayfoxfire on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/jayfoxfire/art/Woody-resting-on-my-bed-171365954jayfoxfire ...
  • Jul 4, 2023 ... Was resting on my bed when I *thought* I saw a pile of dead shrimp. I freak out, only to realize it's a bunch of molts right where I put a ...
  • Sep 16, 2020 ... On the morning of November 26, 2019, when Olivia was just 8 weeks old, I was resting on my bed watching her sleep. She had been restless the ...
  • Mar 8, 2010 ... Since it was a while since you saw new photos of miss Smilla I thought I'd share these today, where she is resting on my bed. Quite shabby ...
  • May 27, 2023 ... ... resting on my bed checking my phone. Suddenly a link for the final results of IIM-Bangalore popped up on one of the groups, I remember it ...
  • Oct 31, 2024 ... ... resting on my bed I wouldn't be sleeping. So I'm like oh just do low level stuff. Um and I was blown away by the enthusiasm but at the same ...
  • Jun 20, 2012 ... Besides, what could be better than planting a native tree that helps feed our honeybees? Anyway, I digress slightly. So I was resting on my bed ...
  • Jul 25, 2009 ... They are on their sides resting on my bed extender. They still do hang out a bit, but nothing major. I use a few 800lb ratchet straps ...

Alternatives:

  • lying on my bed
  • relaxing on my bed
  • sitting on my bed
  • chilling on my bed
  • lounging on my bed

Resting in my bed

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is lying under the covers or inside the bed while resting.

This phrase is used when someone is lying under the covers or inside the bed while taking a rest or relaxing.

Examples:

  • I was so tired that I fell asleep while resting in my bed.
  • She likes to listen to music while resting in her bed.
  • Aug 16, 2024 ... Good boy Bolillo resting in my bed. Took some photos in portrait mode and I'm loving how they turned out. If anyone else has pictures of their pups in portrait ...
  • Jul 4, 2008 ... ... resting in my bed in the guild. Almost all beds tell me I can't sleep, but 'mine' doesn't activate (don't let me sleep or deny me doing it) ...
  • Nov 1, 2020 ... and I would already be resting in my bed instead of writing this post. 6478736--727664--ui.jpg. Thanks. 1 Like. suxiangting January 25, 2021 ...
  • Feb 11, 2019 ... Resting in my bed and trying to cure a cold. In 2 weeks time I'll be performing my song on the Mello stage. I hope you are as excited as I ...
  • Jun 23, 2022 ... Kirby Resting In My Bed EliSkarda01 on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/eliskarda01/art/Kirby-Resting-In-My-Bed-920272892EliSkarda01 ...
  • Jan 27, 2010 ... Daddy Mock, Baby Catcher... as I'm resting in my bed, I can see him with both of his boys outside my glass door. They're talking about ...
  • May 29, 2011 ... The doctor agreed I should return to the ER, so after resting in my bed at home for about 10 minutes I was summoned to rise. My wife and I ...
  • Jun 21, 2023 ... Maybe they are tangled up in my sheets and are resting in my bed because I use them so much. I wish I could view this situation through rose ...
  • Lol im just resting in my bed after surgery on a Sunday. If you have a problem with it im sure you can call: 1-800-Go-F*ckYourself. And whats your problem ...

Alternatives:

  • lying in my bed
  • relaxing in my bed
  • sleeping in my bed
  • napping in my bed
  • snuggling in my bed

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