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sleeping

/ˈsliːpɪŋ/
verbnoun★Beginner— the state of resting with closed eyes
general

the state of resting with closed eyes

He fell asleep while watching TV.

He entered a state of sleep while watching TV.

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Sleep is essential for physical and mental health.

general

a room or area designed for sleeping

The sleeping quarters were comfortable.

The area designated for sleeping was comfortable.

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Often used in contexts like hotels or ships.

Collocations

sleeping baga portable bed for campingsleeping pilla medication to help you sleepsleeping beautya fairy tale character who sleeps for a long time

Synonyms

restingdozingslumbering

Antonyms

awakealertconscious

Related Phrases

sleeping on itphrase
to delay making a decision
sleeping like a babyphrase
to sleep very well

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'sleeping' to describe the act of resting or the place where someone sleeps.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'slepen,' from Old English 'slēpan,' meaning 'to sleep.'

📝Usage Notes

Can be used as a gerund (e.g., 'sleeping is important') or as a noun (e.g., 'the sleeping area').

Word Breakdown

sleep
the state of resting with closed eyes
root
+
-ing
indicates a continuous action or state
suffix
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