sleep

²sleep

verb

slept\ˈslept\sleep·ing

Definition of SLEEP

intransitive verb

1

: to rest in a state of sleep

2

: to be in a state (as of quiescence or death) resembling sleep

3

: to have sexual relations —usually used with with

transitive verb

1

: to be slumbering in <slept the sleep of the dead>

2

: to get rid of or spend in or by sleep <sleep away the hours> <sleep off a headache>

3

: to provide sleeping accommodations for <the boat sleeps six>

Examples of SLEEP

1. I couldn't sleep last night. I was awake all night long.
2. I usually try to sleep for at least eight hours every night.
3. Did you sleep soundly last night?
4. We were sleeping peacefully when a sudden loud noise woke us up.
5. I can never sleep on airplanes.
6. The tent sleeps five adults.

First Known Use of SLEEP

before 12th century

Related to SLEEP

Synonyms: catnap, doze, nap, rest, slumber, snooze

Related Words: drop off, drowse (off), nod off; oversleep, sleep in; dream, hibernate

Near Antonyms: arise, arouse, awake, rise, wake

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