drowse | ||
1. | [ verb ] sleep lightly or for a short period of time | |
Synonyms: | doze snooze | |
Related terms: | nap fall_asleep doze nap | |
2. | [ verb ] be on the verge of sleeping | |
Examples: | "The students were drowsing in the 8 AM class" |
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Related terms: | rest rest nod fall_asleep doze | |
3. | [ noun ] (biology) a light fitful sleep | |
Synonyms: | doze | |
Related terms: | sleeping | |
Similar spelling: |
druse Drews drowsy Drewes Dreese dreg Dryas dross Dries dress dregs Drees Drago Draco druze dreck drake Drage |