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nap

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of nap

a short sleep
  • so tired that she needed to take a refreshing nap before soccer practice
Synonyms of nap

catnap, doze, drowse, forty winks, siesta, snooze, wink
Words Related to nap

repose, rest

slumber

bed
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nap

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of nap

a soft airy substance or covering
  • High-quality suede has a good, even nap.
Synonyms of nap

down, floss, fluff, fur, fuzz, lint, pile
Words Related to nap

batting

nap

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of nap

1 to sleep lightly or briefly
  • decided to let the kids nap for a few more minutes before waking them
Synonyms of nap

catnap, doze, drowse, slumber, snooze
Words Related to nap

relax, repose, rest

couch, lay, lie, roost

lull
Near Antonyms of nap

arise, arouse, awake, awaken, get up, rise, rouse, uprise, wake (up), waken
2 to be in a state of sleep
  • I'm just going to nap the entire afternoon.
Synonyms of nap

catnap, doze, rest, sleep, slumber, snooze
Words Related to nap

drop off, drowse (off), nod off

oversleep, sleep in

dream, hibernate
Near Antonyms of nap

arise, arouse, awake, rise, wake

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