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SLEEP

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Sleep.

How to pronounce sleep:

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Sleep - as a noun

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

Example: "He didn't get enough sleep last night"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slumber
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical conditionphysiological conditionphysiological state
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A torpid state resembling deep sleep

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sopor

A period of time spent sleeping

Example: "He felt better after a little sleep"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
periodperiod of timetime period
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "She was laid to rest beside her husband"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eternal resteternal sleepquietusrest

Sleep - as a verb

Be asleep

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch some z'skiplog z'sslumber
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rest
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wake

Be able to accommodate for sleeping

Example: "This tent sleeps six people"

Example Sentences

"I need to get enough sleep to feel rested in the morning."
"She fell into a deep sleep after a long day at work."
"The baby woke up several times during the night, interrupting her sleep."
"I had a wonderful sleep last night; I didn't wake up once."
"His sleep was disturbed by the loud thunderstorm outside."
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Word Game Points

Is SLEEP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sleep is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLEEP has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SLEEP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sleep is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLEEP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SLEEP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sleep is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLEEP has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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