sleeping

/slˈiːpɪŋ/

/ˈsɫipɪŋ/

Sleeping

a state of rest during which the body recovers and conserves energy

antonyms : waking

the suspension of consciousness and decrease in metabolic rate

quiet and inactive restfulness

synonyms : dormancy

sleeping

lying with head on paws as if sleeping

Examples

1. Inside the tent, we zipped up our sleeping bags.

2. He stole past the sleeping guard and into the building undetected.

3. So sleeping offers us a double advantage.

4. Shhh the baby's sleeping.