sleep (Meaning)
sleep (n)
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
a torpid state resembling deep sleep
a period of time spent sleeping
euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
sleep (v)
be asleep
be able to accommodate for sleeping
sleep ()
imp. of Sleep. Slept.
sleep (v. i.)
To take rest by a suspension of the voluntary exercise of the powers of the body and mind, and an apathy of the organs of sense; to slumber.
To be careless, inattentive, or uncouncerned; not to be vigilant; to live thoughtlessly.
To be dead; to lie in the grave.
To be, or appear to be, in repose; to be quiet; to be unemployed, unused, or unagitated; to rest; to lie dormant; as, a question sleeps for the present; the law sleeps.
A natural and healthy, but temporary and periodical, suspension of the functions of the organs of sense, as well as of those of the voluntary and rational soul; that state of the animal in which there is a lessened acuteness of sensory perception, a confusion of ideas, and a loss of mental control, followed by a more or less unconscious state.
sleep (v. t.)
To be slumbering in; -- followed by a cognate object; as, to sleep a dreamless sleep.
To give sleep to; to furnish with accomodations for sleeping; to lodge.
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sleep Sentence Examples
- I had a restful sleep last night, waking up feeling refreshed and energized.
- The baby's sleep was disturbed by the loud music coming from the next room.
- I accidentally fell asleep during the movie, missing the thrilling climax.
- The lack of sleep made it difficult for me to concentrate and perform well at work.
- The warm, cozy covers enticed me into a peaceful sleep.
- Sleep deprivation can have a negative impact on physical and mental health.
- I can never fall asleep easily unless I take a warm bath before bed.
- I often have trouble sleeping when I'm stressed or anxious.
- Getting enough sleep is essential for overall well-being and cognitive function.
- Sleep is a natural process that allows the body and mind to rest, repair, and rejuvenate.
FAQs About the word sleep
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended, a torpid state resembling deep sleep, a period of time spent sleeping
resting, bed, nap, slumbering,slumber, rest, napping, zs, catnapping, dozing
consciousness, consciousness, wake, wake, insomnia, insomnia, wakefulness,wakefulness,sleeplessness, sleeplessness
I had a restful sleep last night, waking up feeling refreshed and energized.
The baby's sleep was disturbed by the loud music coming from the next room.
I accidentally fell asleep during the movie, missing the thrilling climax.
The lack of sleep made it difficult for me to concentrate and perform well at work.
