Meaning & Definition of Sleeping in English
English⟶
Sleeping
/slipɪŋ/
noun
1. The state of being asleep
synonym:
- sleeping
2. Quiet and inactive restfulness
synonym:
- quiescence,
- quiescency,
- dormancy,
- sleeping
3. The suspension of consciousness and decrease in metabolic rate
synonym:
- sleeping
adjective
1. Lying with head on paws as if sleeping
synonym:
- dormant(ip),
- sleeping
Examples of using
Tom was sleeping when Mary rang the doorbell.
"Who's that sleeping?" "Professor Lupin." "How does she know everything?" "It's all written on his luggage" "Is he really sleeping?" "Seems so. Why?"
They had a few drinks and ended up sleeping together.