Synonyms for

Sleeper

Verb / ˈsli:pɜ: / Another word for sleeper — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

dormant inactive quiescent

Informal

napper dozer snoozer

Literary

slumberer one who rests

Antonyms

awake alert active vigilant conscious working energetic

Common collocations

  • sleeper agent
  • sleeper cell
  • sleeper train
  • sleeper hit
  • sleeper car
  • sleeper effect
  • sleeper hold

Word family

noun sleeper
verb sleep
adjective sleepy

Usage note

The term 'sleeper' can refer to a person sleeping, a hidden threat (like a sleeper agent), or an unexpectedly successful product (a sleeper hit). Context is crucial for understanding its meaning.

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