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slumbering

|slum-ber-ing|

/ˈslʌm.bər.ɪŋ/

(slumber)

light sleep

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
slumber	slumbers	slumbered	slumbered	slumbering

Etymology

Etymology Information

'slumber' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'slomeren,' where 'slom-' meant 'to sleep lightly.'

Historical Evolution

'slomeren' transformed into the modern English word 'slumber' through gradual phonetic changes.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to sleep lightly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to sleep.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'slumber'.

The cat was slumbering peacefully on the windowsill.

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Adjective 1

in a state of sleep or inactivity.

The slumbering volcano hasn't erupted in centuries.

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Last updated: 2025/02/22 22:07