Synonyms of nap

nap 1 of 3

noun (1)

as in wink

a short sleep

so tired that she needed to take a refreshing nap before soccer practice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wink
• rest
• doze
• siesta
• snooze
• catnap
• bed
• slumber
• drowse
• kip
• forty winks
• repose

nap

2 of 3

noun (2)

as in fur

a soft airy substance or covering

high-quality suede has a good, even nap

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fur
• pile
• lint
• batting
• down
• fluff
• floss
• fuzz

nap

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verb

1

as in to relax

to sleep lightly or briefly

decided to let the kids nap for a few more minutes before waking them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relax
• rest
• slumber
• snooze
• doze
• catnap
• drowse
• kip
• lie
• couch
• repose
• lay
• lull
• roost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• awake
• rise
• arise
• awaken
• wake (up)
• get up
• rouse
• waken
• arouse
• uprise

2

as in to sleep

to be in a state of sleep

I'm just going to nap the entire afternoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sleep
• rest
• snooze
• doze
• slumber
• catnap
• drop off
• sleep in
• dream
• nod off
• oversleep
• hibernate
• drowse (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rise
• arise
• wake
• awake
• arouse