dream
- 01 A2 Elementary
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.
Simple“I had a strange dream last night about flying over the ocean.”
In context“Neurologists suggest that the vivid dreams experienced during REM sleep may play a crucial role in memory consolidation and emotional processing.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
n.something that you really want to happen in the future.
n.a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal.
Simple“Her dream is to become a professional pilot and travel the world.”
In context“The young entrepreneur worked tirelessly to turn his childhood dream of launching a sustainable tech company into a profitable reality.”
Synonyms - 03 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'.
Simple“I often dream about my childhood home when I am feeling stressed.”
In context“Although she rarely remembers the details, she tends to dream more frequently when the temperature in the room is slightly cooler.”
UsageUsually followed by the preposition 'about' or 'of'.
PitfallI dreamed with you last night. I dreamed about you last night.In English, you dream 'about' or 'of' someone, not 'with' them.
- 04 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.
Simple“He spent the whole afternoon dreaming of his upcoming summer holiday.”
In context“Many people dream of winning the lottery, yet few consider the practical complications that sudden wealth often brings.”
- 05 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.
Simple“They finally found their dream house near the beach.”
In context“After years of saving, she was finally able to afford her dream car, complete with all the modern safety features she required.”
UsageAlways placed before the noun it describes.
Usage dream come · dream job · dream of becoming