Sleeping

Synonyms of sleeping

• resting
• napping
• dozing

Antonyms of sleeping

• active
• alert
• awake

Collocations of sleeping

deep sleep

Frequency: 85 %

After a long day at work, he fell into a deep sleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.

beauty sleep

Frequency: 70 %

She always makes sure to get her beauty sleep before important events.

sound sleep

Frequency: 60 %

The baby finally fell into a sound sleep after being rocked gently.

sleeping bag

Frequency: 50 %

They decided to camp out under the stars and brought along their sleeping bags.

sleeping pills

Frequency: 45 %

She had trouble falling asleep, so her doctor prescribed sleeping pills.

Idiomatic Expressions for sleeping

• Phrase: sleeping with the enemy
  Meaning: to be in a close relationship or partnership with someone who is considered an opponent or adversary
  Usage: I can't believe she's working with the competitor, it's like she's sleeping with the enemy.