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Word: Sleep
Speech Type: Noun
Old English slēp, slǣp (noun), slēpan, slǣpan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch slapen and German schlafen
sliːp
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
Short Definition:condition of body and mind in which consciousness of surroundings is practically suspended
Examples:- I was on the verge of sleep
- he talked in his sleep
- a good night's sleep
- the effects of sleep loss
a gummy secretion found in the corners of the eyes after sleep
Short Definition:gummy secretion found in corners of eyes after sleep
Examples:- she sat up, rubbing the sleep from her eyes
Word: Sleep
Speech Type: Verb
sliːp
be in a state of sleep; be asleep
Short Definition:be in state of sleep
Examples:- she slept for half an hour
provide (a specified number of people) with beds, rooms, or places to stay the night
Short Definition:provide specified number of people with beds
Examples:- studios sleeping two people cost £70 a night
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