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   sleep

   /sliːp/

   noun

   • 1. a condition of body and mind that typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the eyes are closed, the postural muscles relaxed, the activity of the brain altered, and consciousness of the surroundings practically suspended: "I was on the verge of sleep"
   • ▪ a state compared to or resembling sleep, such as death or complete silence or stillness: literary "a photograph of the poet in his last sleep"
   • ▪ (typically in the context of anticipating a forthcoming event) a night, or a night's sleep: informal "two more sleeps till I fly to LA"
   • 2. a gummy secretion found in the corners of the eyes after sleep: "she sat up, rubbing the sleep from her eyes"

   verb

   • 1. be in a state of sleep; be asleep: "she slept for half an hour"
   • ▪ fail to be woken by: "he was so tired he slept through the alarm"
   • ▪ be inactive or dormant: "Copenhagen likes to be known as the city that never sleeps"
   • ▪ be at peace in death; lie buried: literary "he sleeps in Holywell cemetery"
   • 2. provide (a specified number of people) with beds, rooms, or places to stay the night: "studios sleeping two people cost £70 a night"

   Word Origin Old Englishslēp, slǣp (noun), slēpan, slǣpan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch slapen and German schlafen.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSLEEP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SLEEP definition: 1. the resting state in which the body is not active and the mind is unconscious: 2. to start…. Learn more.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sleepSleep Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of sleep, as well as its synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases. See also the kids and medical definitions of sleep.

4. sleep.hms.harvard.edu › education-training › public-educationScience of Sleep: What is Sleep? | Sleep Medicine - Harvard...

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   Oct 1, 2021 · Learn how sleep scientists define sleep based on brain waves and physiological functions. Explore the natural patterns of sleep and the factors that disrupt them.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SleepSleep - Wikipedia

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   Sleep is a state of reduced mental and physical activity in which consciousness is altered and certain sensory activity is inhibited. During sleep, there is a marked decrease in muscle activity and interactions with the surrounding environment.

6. www.britannica.com › science › sleepSleep | Definition, Patterns, Deprivation, & Theories |...

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   Jun 8, 2024 · Sleep is a normal, reversible, recurrent state of reduced responsiveness to external stimulation that is accompanied by complex and predictable changes in physiology. Learn about the behavioral, physiological, and subjective criteria for defining sleep, as well as the functions, stages, and disorders of sleep.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › sleepSLEEP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   sleep. / slēp /. A natural, reversible state of rest in most vertebrate animals, occurring at regular intervals and necessary for the maintenance of health. During sleep, the eyes usually close, the muscles relax, and responsiveness to external stimuli decreases.

8. sleepdoctor.com › how-sleep-works › what-is-sleepWhat Is Sleep? Why, When, and How Our Bodies Rest - Sleep Doctor

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   Jan 22, 2024 · Sleep is a natural process that allows the body and mind to rest and recover. Learn about the four stages of sleep, the circadian rhythms and sleep drive that regulate sleep, and the importance of sleep for your health.