sleep
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.to have enough space or beds for a certain number of people.
v.to provide sleeping accommodations for a specific number of people.
Simple“This small holiday cottage can sleep up to six people comfortably.”
In context“The refurbished villa is designed to sleep twelve guests, featuring six en-suite bedrooms and a separate guest wing.”
UsageTransitive; takes the number of people as the direct object.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to fail to notice something important or to ignore a good opportunity.
v.to be inattentive or to underestimate the value of something; often used in the phrase 'sleep on'.
Simple“Don't sleep on this new restaurant; the food is actually amazing.”
In context“Critics warned investors not to sleep on the emerging tech sector, as early adoption could yield significant long-term returns.”
UsageUsually followed by the preposition 'on'.
- 03 A1 Beginner
n.the natural state of rest for your mind and body.
n.the periodic state of physiological rest characterized by closed eyes and altered brain activity.
Simple“You look tired; you probably need to get some sleep.”
In context“Deep sleep is essential for memory consolidation and the physical repair of muscle tissue after strenuous exercise.”
UsageUncountable when referring to the general state.
- 04 C2 Proficiency
n.the dry, crusty bits that sometimes form in the corners of your eyes while you rest.
n.the dried mucus or rheum found in the corners of the eyes upon waking.
Simple“He rubbed the sleep from his eyes and looked at the clock.”
In context“The child woke up with a bit of sleep in the corner of his eye, a common occurrence during the dry winter months.”
UsageUncountable.
Synonymsrheumcrust - 05 B1 Intermediate
n.a setting where a computer stays on but uses very little power.
n.a low-power mode for electronic devices that preserves the current state in RAM while disabling unnecessary components.
Simple“If you don't use the laptop for ten minutes, it goes into sleep.”
In context“Configuring the server to enter sleep during off-peak hours significantly reduced the office's overall energy consumption.”
UsageOften used as 'sleep mode'.
Synonyms
Usage sleep well · sleep health