sleep
Definition
- n. a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
- n. a torpid state resembling deep sleep
- n. a period of time spent sleeping
- v. be asleep
Word forms
- Past tense
- slept
- Present participle
- sleeping
- Past participle
- slept
- Third person singular
- sleeps
Example sentences
n.
A good night's sleep is essential for our health.
vi.
I usually sleep for eight hours every night.
vt.
The mother tried to sleep her baby in the crib.