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Meaning of the word "to sleep" in English

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to sleep

US /sliːp/
UK /tʊ sliːp/
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Verb

to rest with your eyes closed and your mind and body not active

Example:
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I need to sleep for at least eight hours tonight.
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The baby is finally sleeping soundly.
Synonym:
doze slumber nap rest snooze

Noun

a period of sleeping

Example:
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I had a good sleep last night.
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He needs more sleep to recover.
Synonym:
nap slumber rest doze
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