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sleep

/sliːp/

[/sliːp/]

rest unconsciously

Beginnerverb

Definition

To rest with your eyes closed and your mind and body inactive.

Example

After the long journey, all she wanted was to sleep for at least ten hours.

After the long journey, all she wanted was to sleep for at least ten hours.

Etymology

From Old English 'slaepan' (to sleep), from a shared Germanic root.

How & Where It’s Used

A basic verb and noun about daily rest.

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