Word
dream
US/ˈdɹim/
UK/dɹˈiːm/
Irregular verb
Forms
Infinitive
dream
Past
dreamed / dreamt
Past participle
dreamed / dreamt
Definitions
01while sleeping
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. the stories, pictures, or feelings you have in your mind while you are asleep.
n. a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.
日本語:夢※
“I had a strange dream last night about flying over the ocean.”
“Neurologists suggest that the vivid dreams experienced during REM sleep may play a crucial role in memory consolidation and emotional processing.”
02a hope or goal
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. something that you really want to happen in the future.
n. a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal.
日本語:夢※
“Her dream is to become a professional pilot and travel the world.”
“The young entrepreneur worked tirelessly to turn his childhood dream of launching a sustainable tech company into a profitable reality.”
Synonyms
03to see images while sleeping
A2 · Elementary
v. to experience stories or images in your mind while you are asleep.
v. to experience dreams during sleep; often takes the preposition 'about'.
“I often dream about my childhood home when I am feeling stressed.”
“Although she rarely remembers the details, she tends to dream more frequently when the temperature in the room is slightly cooler.”
Usage
Usually followed by the preposition 'about' or 'of'.
Pitfall
I dreamed with you last night.
I dreamed about you last night.
In English, you dream 'about' or 'of' someone, not 'with' them.
04to imagine or hope
B1 · Intermediate
v. to think about something you want very much, even if it seems unlikely.
v. to indulge in daydreams or to contemplate a possibility as an aspirational goal.
“He spent the whole afternoon dreaming of his upcoming summer holiday.”
“Many people dream of winning the lottery, yet few consider the practical complications that sudden wealth often brings.”
05perfect or ideal
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describing something that is perfect or exactly what you wanted.
adj. representing an ideal or perfect version of something; used attributively before a noun.
“They finally found their dream house near the beach.”
“After years of saving, she was finally able to afford her dream car, complete with all the modern safety features she required.”
Usage
Always placed before the noun it describes.
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “dream” in context.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Idioms
01. American Dream
02. in your dreams
03. live the dream
04. pipe dream
05. sweet dreams
06. wet dream
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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