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
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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
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