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SLEEPING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word sleeping. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word sleeping. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SLEEPING

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asleep
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• in a state of sleep

adverb

• into a sleeping state

• in the sleep of death

adjective satellite

• lacking sensation

• dead

dormant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct

adjective satellite

• in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

• lying with head on paws as if sleeping

• inactive but capable of becoming active

napping
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• not prepared or vigilant

unconscious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

noun

• that part of the mind wherein psychic activity takes place of which the person is unaware

adjective satellite

• without conscious volition

• (followed by `of') not knowing or perceiving

dozing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a light fitful sleep

verb

• sleep lightly or for a short period of time

resting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• something left after other parts have been taken away

• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

• a pause for relaxation

• a state of inaction

• euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

• a support on which things can be put

• a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration

verb

• not move; be in a resting position

• take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

• give a rest to

• have a place in relation to something else

• be at rest

• stay the same; remain in a certain state

• be inherent or innate in

• put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying

• sit, as on a branch

• rest on or as if on a pillow

• be inactive, refrain from acting

slumbering
adjectiveadj
noun

• a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

• a dormant or quiescent state

verb

• be asleep

snoozing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)

verb

• sleep lightly or for a short period of time

slumber
verbv
noun

• a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

• a dormant or quiescent state

verb

• be asleep

kip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• sleep

• the basic unit of money in Laos

• a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright

verb

• be asleep

nap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a period of time spent sleeping

• a soft or fuzzy surface texture

• the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave

• sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)

• a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes

verb

• take a siesta

quietus
nounn
noun

• euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

rest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something left after other parts have been taken away

• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

• a pause for relaxation

• a state of inaction

• euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

• a support on which things can be put

• a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration

verb

• not move; be in a resting position

• take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

• give a rest to

• have a place in relation to something else

• be at rest

• stay the same; remain in a certain state

• be inherent or innate in

• put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying

• sit, as on a branch

• rest on or as if on a pillow

• be inactive, refrain from acting

sopor
nounn
noun

• a torpid state resembling deep sleep

catch some z's
verbv
verb

• be asleep

eternal rest
nounn
noun

• euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

eternal sleep
nounn
noun

• euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

log z's
verbv
verb

• be asleep

Best Hypernyms For SLEEPING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sleeping, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
accommodate admit death hold period rest
Phrases (5)
physical conditionphysiological conditionphysiological stateperiod of timetime period

Alternatives for ASLEEP

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