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(sleep-ing) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. the state of resting with eyes closed.

Example Sentence

Dan was sleeping so soundly he did not hear his alarm clock.

More Example Sentences

Many animals are sleeping at night.

Synonyms

dozing; napping; resting

Antonyms

waking; alert; active

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Rhymes

  • beeping
  • bleeping
  • creeping
  • heaping
  • keeping
  • leaping
  • peeping
  • reaping
  • seeping
  • sleeping
  • sweeping
  • weeping

  • safekeeping
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