sleeping
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/ˈsliː.pɪŋ/
(sleep)
rest state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sleep' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'slēpan', where 'slēp-' meant 'to sleep'.
Historical Evolution
'slēpan' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'sleep'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be in a state of rest', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41