Napping

Pronunciation: /ˈnæpɪŋ/

Definitions of napping

verb the action of sleeping briefly or taking a nap

Example Sentences

A1 I like napping in the afternoon.

A2 She is napping on the couch.

B1 After a long day at work, I enjoy napping for a quick recharge.

B2 Napping for too long during the day can affect your sleep at night.

C1 Some cultures have a tradition of napping after lunch, known as a siesta.

C2 I find that napping for 20 minutes boosts my productivity for the rest of the day.

Examples of napping in a Sentence

formal After a long day of work, I like to take a short nap to recharge my energy.

informal I was napping on the couch when the doorbell rang.

slang I'm just gonna nap for a bit before we head out.

figurative The project seemed to be napping until a new team member brought fresh ideas to the table.

Grammatical Forms of napping

• past tense: napped
• plural: nappings
• comparative: more napping
• superlative: most napping
• present tense: nap
• future tense: will nap
• perfect tense: have napped
• continuous tense: is napping
• singular: napping
• positive degree: nap
• infinitive: to nap
• gerund: napping
• participle: napping

Origin and Evolution of napping

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'napping' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'hnappian', which meant to slumber or doze off.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'napping' evolved to refer specifically to a short period of sleep, often during the day.