sleeping

[US]/'sli:piŋ/
[UK]/ˈslipɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the natural state of rest during which the eyes are closed, the muscles are relaxed, and the mind is inactive
adj. in a state of sleep; suitable for sleep

Phrases & Collocations

sleeping pill

sleeping bag

sleeping beauty

sleeping sickness

sleeping car

are you sleeping

sleeping room

sleeping giant

Example Sentences

sleeping pills are not advised.

sleeping in the spare room;

The sleeping pills did their work.

the borderland between sleeping and waking

A grey day dawned upon the sleeping city.

make sure the baby isn't sleeping in an awkward position.

a litter of sleeping bags on the floor.

sleeping sickness and related diseases.

studios sleeping two people cost £70 a night.

works long hours, sleeping little.

he hangs between sleeping and waking.

They zoned the house into sleeping and living areas.

Silence enwrapped the sleeping town.

I am accustomed to sleeping late.

She tiptoed to the bedside of the sleeping child.

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