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."
Spanish: duermePortuguese (BR): dormePortuguese (PT): dormeChinese (Simplified): 睡觉 - 睡着Chinese (Traditional): 睡覺 - 睡著Hindi: सोता है - सोती हैArabic: ينامBengali: ঘুমায়Russian: спитJapanese: 寝るVietnamese: ngủKorean: 잔다Turkish: uyurUrdu: سوتا ہے - سوتی ہےIndonesian: tidur
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