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sleeping

/ˈslipɪŋ/
noun
  1. The state of being asleep or the activity of resting with your eyes closed.
    • Sleeping is important for your health.
    • He prefers sleeping on his side.
    • The baby's sleeping was interrupted by a loud noise.
adjective
  1. In a state of sleep; not awake.
    • She looked peaceful in her sleeping state.
    • The sleeping cat lay curled up on the sofa.
    • Be quiet—there's a sleeping child in the next room.
Synonyms
asleep
Antonyms
awake
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