sleeps

word · lemma: sleep

/ˈsɫips/
sleeps
/slˈiːps/
sleeps

Definition

To sleep means to rest with your eyes closed, usually at night. "Sleeps" is the third-person singular form, used with subjects like he, she, it, or one person/animal.

Usage & Nuances

Use "sleeps" with singular third-person subjects: "She sleeps early." Common patterns: "sleep well," "sleep badly," "sleep for eight hours," "sleep on the sofa." It can also describe where someone usually stays overnight: "He sleeps in the guest room."

Example Sentences

He never sleeps well before a big exam.

natural

My baby sleeps a lot during the day.

basic

She sleeps eight hours every night.

basic

The dog sleeps on the sofa.

basic

When she's stressed, she sleeps with the TV on.

natural

Apparently, he sleeps like a rock no matter how noisy it is.

natural