slept

word · lemma: sleep

/ˈsɫɛpt/
slept
/slˈɛpt/
slept

Definition

Past tense and past participle of 'sleep'. It means someone was in the state of sleeping, usually to rest, during a period in the past.

Usage & Nuances

Use 'slept' for the past: 'I slept well.' Also used with helpers: 'have slept', 'had slept'. Common patterns: 'sleep well', 'sleep badly', 'sleep on the couch', 'sleep through the night'. Do not say 'sleeped'.

Example Sentences

I slept for eight hours last night.

basic

The baby slept in the car.

basic

We slept at my aunt's house.

basic

I barely slept because of the storm.

natural

She slept through her alarm again.

natural

Honestly, I haven't slept well all week.

natural