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drowse

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verb \ˈdrau̇z\

Definition of drowse

drowsed

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drowsing
  1. intransitive verb

  2. 1 :  to be inactive

  3. 2 :  to fall into a light slumber

  4. transitive verb

  5. 1 :  to make drowsy or inactive

  6. 2 :  to pass (time) drowsily or in drowsing

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Examples of drowse in a Sentence

  1. picnickers drowsing in the shade of an oak tree

Origin and Etymology of drowse

probably akin to Goth driusan to fall — more at dreary

drowse Synonyms

Synonyms
catnap, doze, nap, kip [British], slumber, snooze
Related Words
relax, repose, rest; couch, lay, lie, roost; lull
Near Antonyms
arise, arouse, awake, awaken, get up, rise, rouse, uprise, wake (up), waken
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drowse

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Definition of drowse

  1. :  the act or an instance of drowsing :  doze

Examples of drowse in a Sentence

  1. was just falling into a drowse when you called

First Known Use of drowse

1796

drowse Synonyms

Synonyms
catnap, doze, 1nap, forty winks, kip [chiefly British], siesta, snooze, wink
Related Words
repose, rest; slumber; bed

DROWSE Defined for English Language Learners

drowse

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verb

Definition of drowse for English Language Learners

  • : to sleep lightly or to almost be asleep

DROWSE Defined for Kids

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drowse

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verb \ˈdrau̇z\

Definition of drowse for Students

drowsed

;

drowsing

  1. :  to sleep lightly

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drowse

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noun

Definition of drowse for Students

  1. :  a light sleep :  doze

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