sleeping

/ˈsliːpɪŋ/

the state of resting with closed eyes

She was sleeping peacefully in her bed.

She was resting with her eyes closed in her bed.

general

the state of resting with closed eyes

He fell asleep while watching TV.

He entered a state of sleep while watching TV.

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.

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

to delay making a decision

to sleep very well

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

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

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

sleep

the state of resting with closed eyes

root

-ing

indicates a continuous action or state

suffix

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