drowse
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Synonyms: Verb
catnap, doze, nap, slumber, snooze
Synonyms: Noun
catnap, doze, forty winks, nap, siesta, snooze, wink
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drowse
verb
English Language Learners Definition of drowse
: to sleep lightly or to almost be asleep
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Kids Definition of drowse
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: to sleep lightly
drowse
nounKids Definition of drowse (Entry 2 of 2)
: a light sleep : doze
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