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sleep
/sliːp/
the state of rest with closed eyes
She needs at least eight hours of sleep every night.
She requires eight hours of rest with closed eyes each night.
general
a state of rest with closed eyes, during which the body recovers
After a long day, he fell into a deep sleep.
After a tiring day, he entered a deep state of rest with closed eyes.
Sleep is essential for physical and mental health.
general
to rest with closed eyes, typically at night
Babies need more sleep than adults.
Infants require more rest with closed eyes than grown-ups.
The verb form of 'sleep' describes the action of resting with closed eyes.
Collocations
deep sleepa state of rest with closed eyes that is difficult to wake fromlight sleepa state of rest with closed eyes that is easily disturbedsleep deprivationthe condition of not getting enough rest with closed eyes
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Sleep Hygiene
Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule can improve the quality of your rest with closed eyes.
Gold Rule
Avoid Screens Before Sleep
Reducing screen time before bed can help you fall into a restful state with closed eyes more easily.
Word Origin
Old English slēpan, from Proto-Germanic *slēpaną, related to Dutch slapen and German schlafen.
Usage Notes
The word 'sleep' can be used as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to the state of rest with closed eyes. As a verb, it describes the action of resting with closed eyes.
Word Breakdown
sleep
the state of rest with closed eyes
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