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- pronunciation:
- doz
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
dozes, dozing, dozed |
| definition 1: |
to sleep lightly or for a short time.
The child dozed in the car on the ride home.- synonyms:
- nap, snooze
- similar words:
- sleep, slumber
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| definition 2: |
to fall into a light sleep (often followed by "off").
She was so tired that she dozed off in class.- similar words:
- drop off, nod
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a short, light sleep.
He took a doze on the couch.- synonyms:
- nap, snooze
- similar words:
- sleep, slumber
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| related words: |
nap |
| derivation: |
dozer (n.) |
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