to sleep

Verb · English

Meaning 1

to be in a state of rest with closed eyes

(rest state)

Example

I usually sleep for eight hours every night.

Meaning 2

to provide beds or accommodation for a number of people

(accommodate)

Example

This small cabin can sleep up to six people comfortably.

Synonyms

slumber, doze, nap, rest, snooze

Grammar

present simple
i
sleep
you
sleep
he she it
sleeps
we
sleep
they
sleep
past simple
slept
past participle
slept
present participle
sleeping

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