sleep

noun
UK: /sliːp/
US: /sliːp/

  1. A natural state of rest for the body and mind, involving a decrease in consciousness and bodily functions.

    1. I need sleep after a long day at work [ ] [ ]
    2. Getting enough sleep is crucial for maintaining good health and focus. [ ] [ ]

  2. A period of sleeping.

    1. I had a good sleep last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The baby is having a sleep in her crib, so please be quiet. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

rest doze slumber nap
sleep intransitive-verb

  1. To be in a state of rest with your eyes closed, not conscious of what is happening around you.

    1. I sleep eight hours every night [ ] [ ]
    2. She couldn't sleep because of the loud music from the party next door. [ ] [ ]

  2. To provide a bed or place for someone to sleep.

    1. This hotel sleeps four people. [ ] [ ]
    2. The spare room can sleep two guests comfortably during the holidays. [ ] [ ]
sleep transitive-verb

  1. To spend time sleeping.

    1. I slept the whole afternoon. [ ] [ ]
    2. He slept away his worries, hoping to wake up feeling refreshed and calm. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sleep" in English means: A natural state of rest for the body and mind, involving a decrease in consciousness and bodily functions., A period of sleeping..

The phonetic transcription of "sleep" is /sliːp/ in British English and /sliːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sleep": rest, doze, slumber, nap.

Example usage of "sleep": "I need sleep after a long day at work". More examples on the page.