sleep

Meaning

to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive

to rest with eyes closed and mind inactive

to rest in a state of reduced consciousness

Example Sentences

I need to sleep for eight hours every night.

I need to sleep at least eight hours every night.

I usually sleep for eight hours every night.

Synonyms

rest, slumber, doze, nap

Entry 1

rest, slumber, doze, nap

Entry 2

rest, slumber, doze, nap

Entry 3

rest, nap, doze, slumber

Antonyms

wake, arise, stay awake, be alert

Entry 1

wake, arise, stay awake

Entry 2

wake, stay awake, be alert

Entry 3

wake, arise

Collocations

sleep soundly, sleep peacefully, sleep deeply, sleep well, sleep late, sleep comfortably, sleep through night, sleep in, sleep over, sleep tight

Entry 1

sleep soundly, sleep peacefully, sleep deeply, sleep well, sleep late

Entry 2

sleep comfortably, sleep through night, sleep in, sleep over, sleep tight

Entry 3

sleep well, sleep deeply, sleep tight