SLUMBER Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word slumber. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SLUMBER
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| sleep | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended • a torpid state resembling deep sleep • a period of time spent sleeping • euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) verb • be asleep • be able to accommodate for sleeping | ||||||||
| doze | verbv | |||||||
noun • a light fitful sleep verb • sleep lightly or for a short period of time | ||||||||
| drowse | verbv | |||||||
noun • a light fitful sleep verb • sleep lightly or for a short period of time • be on the verge of sleeping | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| repose | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • the absence of mental stress or anxiety • a disposition free from stress or emotion verb • put or confide something in a person or thing • be inherent or innate in • lie when dead • lean in a comfortable resting position • put in a horizontal position • to put something (eg trust) in something | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| siesta | nounn | |||||||
noun • a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries) | ||||||||
| snooze | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) verb • sleep lightly or for a short period of time | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| catch some z's | verbv | |||||||
verb • be asleep | ||||||||
| log z's | verbv | |||||||
verb • be asleep | ||||||||
