slumber
/slʌmbə/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/slʌmbə/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈslʌmbɚ/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A very light state of sleep, almost awake.
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Meaning 2 · noun
A state of ignorance or inaction.
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Meaning 3 · verb
To be in a very light state of sleep, almost awake.
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Meaning 4 · verb
To be inactive or negligent.
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Meaning 5 · verb
To lay to sleep.
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Meaning 6 · verb
To stun; to stupefy.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “slumber” when they mean: a very light state of sleep, almost awake..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “slumber” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “slumber” in professional communication.”
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