Synonyms of slept

slept

verb

past tense of sleep

1

as in rested

to be in a state of sleep

the baby slept for the entire length of the car trip

found the night watchman sleeping at his post

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rested
• napped
• dozed
• dreamed
• slumbered
• snoozed
• dropped off
• catnapped
• slept in
• overslept
• drowsed (off)
• nodded off
• hibernated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rose
• woke
• arose
• aroused
• awoke

2

as in bred

to engage in sexual intercourse

if I don't read the tabloids, how will I know who is sleeping with whom this week?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bred
• mated
• had sex
• did it
• copulated
• fornicated
• fooled around

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slept

Thousands of people across the island slept outdoors, fearing aftershocks. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

For over a year, 50 women slept on bunk beds in an area that’s now a computer/community room decorated with mid-century modern couches and chairs. — Trevor Morgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

During cross-examination, prosecutors asked Sue if the children had ever slept over at her home. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

The rest of the crew stayed outside and slept on the deck, Hernán Flores said. — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Teefey, who is married with a teenage daughter, reportedly frequently slept inside her office at the company’s West Hollywood headquarters, watched sitcoms during the workday as takeout boxes drew flies and appeared intoxicated at work. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

Prosecutors say Sneed used a blue-and-white pillow to smother Melodi, her niece, while others slept. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Geometric Mix Adding shapes and different textures to your nails should not be slept on. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026

For three months, the two rappers slept, showered and worked there. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026