Pronunciation: /sliːp/
noun a condition of body and mind that typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended
A1 I need sleep to feel rested.
A2 She loves to take naps for a quick sleep.
B1 Getting enough sleep is important for overall health.
B2 The quality of your sleep can affect your mood and productivity.
C1 His sleep patterns have been disrupted due to stress.
C2 The doctor recommended a sleep study to diagnose his sleep disorder.
verb to rest in a state of reduced consciousness and reduced metabolism
A1 I sleep for eight hours every night.
A2 She sleeps like a baby after a long day at work.
B1 The doctor recommended that he sleeps at least seven hours a night.
B2 After taking the medication, she finally slept through the night.
C1 Despite the noise outside, he managed to sleep peacefully.
C2 The sound of the rain helped her fall asleep quickly.
adjective relating to or used for sleep
A1 I am sleepy.
A2 She looks tired and sleepy.
B1 The sleep pattern of babies can vary greatly.
B2 After a long day of hiking, I felt a deep sleep coming on.
C1 The doctor recommended a sleep study to monitor my sleep patterns.
C2 His sleep deprivation was starting to affect his work performance.
adverb in or into a state of sleep
A1 I sleep peacefully at night.
A2 She sleeps soundly after a long day at work.
B1 The baby finally slept through the night.
B2 After the exhausting hike, we slept deeply in our tents.
C1 Despite the noise outside, he managed to sleep undisturbed.
C2 Even with the jet lag, she was able to sleep deeply on the flight.
formal It is important to get enough sleep each night to maintain good health.
informal I'm so tired, I need to catch up on my sleep this weekend.
slang I can't hang out tonight, I need to hit the hay early and get some good sleep.
figurative After a long day of work, sometimes all you need is a good book to help you sleep.
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