sleeping

• Описывает состояние сна или неактивности.

Describes a state of being asleep or inactive.

1. In a state of sleepA1formal

   Being asleep or in the process of sleeping.

   Спящий

   • The sleeping baby looked peaceful.
   • He was a sleeping passenger on the train.
   • The sleeping cat was curled up on the sofa.

   Synonymsasleepnapping

   Antonymsalertawakeconsciouswaking

2. Dormant or inactiveB2formal

   Not active or functioning; in a state of rest or suspension.

   Спящий

   • The sleeping volcano could erupt at any time.
   • The sleeping project was revived after years.
   • Their sleeping investment finally paid off.

   Synonymsdormantidleinactivelatentquiescentsuspended

   Antonymsactivealertawakefunctioningoperativeworking

3. Used for sleepingA2informal

   Designed or intended for sleeping.

   Для сна

   • We have a sleeping bag for camping.
   • The sleeping area is in the attic.
   • They set up sleeping quarters in the basement.

   Antonymsawakewaking

• Существительное, обозначающее естественное состояние отдыха, во время которого тело восстанавливает энергию, а разум неактивен.

A noun referring to the natural state of rest in which the body recovers energy and the mind is inactive.

uncountable

1. State of restA1formal

   The natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored.

   Сон

   • He needs more sleeping to recover from his illness.
   • Good sleeping is essential for health.
   • The doctor recommended eight hours of sleeping per night.

   Synonymsreposerestsleepslumber

   Antonymswakefulnesswaking

2. Period of sleepA2informal

   A particular instance or duration of sleep.

   Сон

   • I had a long sleeping after the long trip.
   • Her sleeping was interrupted by the noise.
   • The baby needs regular sleeping times.

   Synonymsdozenaprestsiestasleepslumbersnooze

   Antonymswaking

• Глагол, обозначающий действие отдыха с закрытыми глазами, обычно ночью.

A verb used to indicate the act of resting with the eyes closed, typically during the night.

irregular verb

1. Rest in sleepA1formal

   To rest the body and mind with the eyes closed, usually during the night.

   Спать

   • I sleep eight hours every night.
   • The baby sleeps peacefully in the crib.
   • She couldn't sleep because of the noise.

   Synonymsdozenapreposerestslumbersnooze

   Antonymsawakewake

2. Fall asleepA2informal

   To enter a state of sleep, often unintentionally.

   Заснуть

   • He slept through the entire movie.
   • I slept late after the party.
   • The cat slept on my lap all afternoon.

   Synonymsconk outcrashdoze offdrift offdrop offgo to sleepnod offsack out

   Antonymsariseawakenrousewake

Phrasal variantssleep aroundsleep insleep offsleep outsleep oversleep with