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Dream

Verb / dri:m / Another word for dream — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

Synonyms & similar words

aspiration woolgather stargaze dreaming daydream pipedream ambition fantasy imagination vision hallucination daydream enchantment illusion fancy mirage nightmare reverie whim aspiration ambition hope desire wish goal objective purpose

Synonyms by register

Formal

vision aspiration ambition daydream

Informal

pipe dream fantasy wishful thinking

Literary

reverie phantasm vision

Antonyms

reality wakefulness consciousness sobriety lucidity

Common collocations

  • have a dream
  • dream come true
  • dream job
  • nightmare
  • dream big
  • dream world
  • dream sequence

Word family

noun dream
verb dream
adjective dreamy
adverb dreamily

Usage note

As a noun, 'dream' can refer to an experience during sleep or a strong desire. As a verb, it often implies an unrealistic or unattainable goal when used with 'of'.

Example sentences

  1. I had a dream that I was a superhero flying through the city.
  2. Sometimes, I dream about my favorite foods.
  3. My little brother had a bad dream last night and woke up crying.
  4. I dream of having my own garden someday.
  5. Last night, I had a dream that I was a famous singer performing on stage.

Quotes

  • All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream. - Edgar Allan Poe
  • A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement. - Bo Bennett
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt

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