sleeping

[ˈsliːpɪŋ]

sleeping Definition

  • 1the state of resting with your eyes closed and your mind and body relaxed
  • 2the act of being dormant or inactive

Using sleeping: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sleeping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I was sleeping when the phone rang.

  • Example

    The computer is in sleeping mode.

  • Example

    The baby is finally sleeping through the night.

sleeping Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for sleeping

Phrases with sleeping

  • be caught sleeping

    to be unprepared for something that happens suddenly or unexpectedly

    Example

    The team was caught sleeping and lost the game.

  • to begin sleeping

    Example

    I usually go to sleep around 10 pm.

  • to sleep very deeply and soundly

    Example

    After a long day at work, I slept like a log.

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Summary: sleeping in Brief

The term 'sleeping' [ˈsliːpɪŋ] refers to the state of resting with your eyes closed and your mind and body relaxed. It can also mean the act of being dormant or inactive. Examples include 'I was sleeping when the phone rang.' and 'The computer is in sleeping mode.' Phrases include 'be caught sleeping,' meaning to be unprepared, and 'sleep like a log,' meaning to sleep deeply.