sleeping
word · lemma: sleep
/ˈsɫipɪŋ/
SLEE-ping
/slˈiːpɪŋ/
SLEE-ping
Definition
Sleeping is the act of resting with your eyes closed and your body inactive. It can also describe someone or something that is in a sleep state.
Usage & Nuances
Usually appears in continuous forms like 'is sleeping' or as an adjective before a noun, as in 'sleeping baby' or 'sleeping bag'. Don't confuse it with 'asleep': we say 'The baby is asleep', but not usually 'The asleep baby'.
Spanish: dormirPortuguese (BR): dormirPortuguese (PT): dormirChinese (Simplified): 睡觉Chinese (Traditional): 睡覺Hindi: सोनाArabic: النومBengali: ঘুমানোRussian: спатьJapanese: 寝ているVietnamese: đang ngủKorean: 자고 있는 - 수면 중인Turkish: uyuyan - uyumaUrdu: سو رہاIndonesian: sedang tidur
Example Sentences
The baby is sleeping now.
basic
I need a quiet room for sleeping.
basic
The dog was sleeping on the sofa.
basic
Try not to make noise — your sister is sleeping.
natural
I've been sleeping badly all week.
natural
No wonder he's tired; he was sleeping in his car last night.
natural