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dream
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- pronunciation:
- drim
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- dream up
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a series of pictures or visions that a sleeping person experiences.
Last night I had a dream about flying like a bird.
- similar words:
- daydream, fantasy, nightmare, vision
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| definition 2: |
a strong hope or goal.
Her dream is to become a doctor.- synonyms:
- hope, vision
- similar words:
- aim, ambition, aspiration, goal, intention, purpose
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| definition 3: |
a thing or person who is just perfect or wonderful.
My sister thinks the neighbor boy is a dream.My uncle says his new car is a dream. |
| related words: |
delusion, fancy, hope, whim |
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| phrase: |
dream up |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
dreams, dreaming, dreamed, dreamt |
| definition 1: |
to pass or spend by daydreaming (often followed by "away").
He dreamed away the whole morning. |
| definition 2: |
to have a dream or vision during sleep.
I dreamt about a magical castle last night. |
| definition 3: |
to imagine as something strongly desired (usu. fol. by "of").
He dreamed of fame. |
| related words: |
aspire, daydream, hope, think, trust |
| derivations: |
dreamless (adj.), dreamer (n.) |
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