Synonyms for

Sleeps

Verb / sli:ps / Another word for sleeps — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sleeps is the third person singular present tense of the verb 'sleep', which means to rest with the eyes closed in a state of reduced consciousness and activity.

Synonyms & similar words

catchsomezs nap logzs eternalsleep eternalrest quietus sopor kip wake rest slumber sleep dozes rests naps slumbers snoozes dreams catnaps reposes

Synonyms by register

Formal

rests slumbers reposes

Informal

naps dozes conks out catnaps

Literary

drowses slumbers rests

Antonyms

wakes arises stirs rouses awakens vigilant

Common collocations

  • sleeps soundly
  • sleeps deeply
  • sleeps peacefully
  • sleeps through
  • sleeps in
  • sleeps like a log
  • sleeps fitfully

Word family

noun sleep
verb sleep
adjective sleepy
adverb sleepily

Usage note

The verb 'sleeps' is the third-person singular present tense of 'sleep'. It is commonly used to describe the state of being asleep.

Example sentences

  1. She sleeps soundly every night.
  2. The baby sleeps for most of the day.
  3. He sleeps with a teddy bear every night.
  4. The dog sleeps in the sun all afternoon.
  5. She sleeps late on weekends.

Quotes

  • Sleep is the best meditation. - Dalai Lama
  • A well-spent day brings happy sleep. - Leonardo da Vinci
  • A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything. - Irish Proverb

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