Pronunciation: /sliːp ɒn/
noun a period of rest for the body and mind, during which volition and consciousness are in partial or complete abeyance, and the bodily functions partially suspended
A1 I like to sleep on a soft pillow.
A2 My cat loves to sleep on the windowsill.
B1 It's important to have a comfortable mattress to sleep on.
B2 I always bring my own pillow when I travel so I have something familiar to sleep on.
C1 The hotel room had a luxurious bed to sleep on.
C2 After a long day of hiking, I couldn't wait to sleep on my cozy sleeping bag.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 I like to sleep on my back.
A2 The cat always sleeps on the bed.
B1 I can't sleep on planes, it's too uncomfortable.
B2 She decided to sleep on the problem and make a decision in the morning.
C1 After a long day of hiking, he was able to sleep on the hard ground without any issues.
C2 The athlete knew the importance of rest and made sure to sleep on a strict schedule to optimize performance.
formal It is not advisable to sleep on important decisions without carefully considering all the factors involved.
informal Don't sleep on the opportunity to invest in that company, it could be a game-changer.
slang You're sleeping on the new album, it's fire!
figurative Don't sleep on your dreams, pursue them with determination and passion.
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