Entry Word: sleep

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself <eight hours of sleep or more are necessary for children and teenagers to function>

Synonyms catnapping, dozing, napping, repose, rest, resting, slumber, slumbering, snoozing

Related Words catnap, doze, drowse, forty winks, nap, siesta, snooze, wink; oversleeping; dreaming, rapid eye movement

Near Antonyms insomnia, sleeplessness

Antonyms consciousness, wakefulness

2 the state of being dead <had to put their pet to sleep> — see death 2