sleep
sleep /ˈsliːp/
noun
-
(
)
A natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
(
slumber
, sleep
)
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
He didn't get enough sleep last night
he didn't get enough sleep last night
Calm as a child in dreamless slumber
calm as a child in dreamless slumber
-
(
)
A torpid state resembling deep sleep
(
sopor
, sleep
)
a torpid state resembling deep sleep
-
Euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
(
eternal rest
, eternal sleep
, quietus
, sleep
, rest
)
euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
She was laid to rest beside her husband
she was laid to rest beside her husband
They had to put their family pet to sleep
they had to put their family pet to sleep
-
A period of time spent sleeping
(
nap
, sleep
)
a period of time spent sleeping
He felt better after a little sleep
he felt better after a little sleep
There wasn't time for a nap
there wasn't time for a nap
verb
-
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Be asleep
(
catch some Z's
[Informal, N. American] , kip
, log Z's
, slumber
, sleep
)
be asleep
She had trouble falling asleep due to the noise outside.
She had trouble falling asleep due to the noise outside.
-
Be able to accommodate for sleeping
(
sleep
)
be able to accommodate for sleeping
This tent sleeps six people
This tent sleeps six people