to sleep
Third Person
sleeps
Present Participle
sleeping
Past Tense
slept
Past Participle
slept
1
to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed
- After a long day of work, I like to relax and sleep to recharge my energy.
- I need to sleep early tonight because I have an important meeting tomorrow.
- I often have vivid dreams when I sleep deeply.
- I usually sleep on my side, but some people prefer sleeping on their back.
- My dog loves to sleep at the foot of my bed.
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2
to provide lodging or a place to spend the night for a specified number of people
transitive
- The hotel can sleep up to 200 guests in its various rooms and suites.
- The campsite is designed to sleep 50 people, with tents and shelters provided.
- The family offered to sleep their friends in the guest room for the weekend.
- The lodge can sleep large groups, making it ideal for family reunions.
- The cabin is cozy and can sleep six comfortably, with bunk beds available.