word
Sleep
Sleep
/ˈsliːp/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sleep
Dictionary meaning
Euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb).
Examples
- I didn't get enough sleep last night.
- They felt better after a little sleep.
Synonyms: rest
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