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slumber

/slʌmbə/

noun
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🇬🇧 UK

/slʌmbə/

🇺🇸 US

/ˈslʌmbɚ/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · noun

    A very light state of sleep, almost awake.

  2. Meaning 2 · noun

    A state of ignorance or inaction.

  3. Meaning 3 · verb

    To be in a very light state of sleep, almost awake.

  4. Meaning 4 · verb

    To be inactive or negligent.

  5. Meaning 5 · verb

    To lay to sleep.

  6. 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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“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

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