Synonyms for

Dreams

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

Definition

Dreams are thoughts, images, and sensations that occur in a person's mind during sleep.

Synonyms & similar words

aspiration woolgather stargaze dreaming daydream pipedream dream ambition aspiration goal hope wish desire fantasy imagination vision hallucination delusion illusion nightmare reverie daydream fancy ambition target objective purpose

Synonyms by register

Formal

aspirations ambitions visions ideals

Informal

pipe dreams wishful thinking fantasies

Literary

phantasms reveries epiphanies

Antonyms

reality wakefulness consciousness actuality sobriety lucidity

Common collocations

  • sweet dreams
  • nightmare
  • achieve dreams
  • chase dreams
  • follow your dreams
  • dream come true
  • daydreaming

Word family

noun dream
verb dream
adjective dreamy
adverb dreamily

Usage note

The word 'dreams' can refer to subconscious experiences during sleep or to strong hopes and ambitions. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. I had a dream that I could fly.
  2. She dreamed about becoming a doctor.
  3. He had a nightmare about monsters.
  4. I had a dream that I was in a magical land.
  5. My dream is to become a famous singer.

Quotes

  • You see things; and you say 'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say 'Why not?' - George Bernard Shaw
  • All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream. - Edgar Allan Poe
  • A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work. - Colin Powell

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