noun
- the natural state of rest in which your eyes are closed and you are not conscious
- a period of sleeping
verb
- to rest with your eyes closed and your mind and body not active
- to provide sleeping accommodation for a particular number of people
Examples
- I need eight hours of sleep every night.
- The baby is taking a long sleep this afternoon.
- She sleeps soundly through the night.
- I usually sleep until 7 AM on weekdays.
- The cabin sleeps six people comfortably.
- He had trouble getting to sleep last night.
- Deep sleep is important for good health.