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napping

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/ˈnæpɪŋ/ · nap-ping

to sleep lightly or briefly, especially during the day

Meanings

verbinformal

to sleep lightly or briefly, especially during the day

ہلکی یا مختصر نیند لینا، خاص طور پر دن کے وقت

نیند لینا

neend lena

Synonyms

dozenapcatnapچھوٹی نینددھوپ میں سوناچوپی

Antonyms

wakestay awakebe alertجاگناہوشیار رہنابیدار رہنا

Common Collocations

  • afternoon nap
  • power nap
  • quick nap

Example Sentences

I like to go napping in the afternoon to refresh my mind.

مجھے دوپہر میں نیند لینا پسند ہے تاکہ میرا دماغ تازہ ہو جائے۔

Mujhe dopehar mein neend lena pasand hai taake mera dimaag taza ho jaye.

Taking a short napping can improve your concentration.

مختصر نیند لینا آپ کی توجہ کو بہتر بنا سکتا ہے۔

Mukhtasir neend lena aap ki tawajjo ko behtar bana sakta hai.

He felt rejuvenated after a quick napping.

ایک مختصر نیند کے بعد وہ تازہ دم ہوگیا۔

Aik mukhtasir neend ke baad woh taza dam ho gaya.

Easily Confused With

napping:Napping is a short sleep while napping can refer to being lazy or inactive.

Word Family

nap
nounنیند

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the soft sound of a child napping and the need to refresh.

Imagine a cozy room with soft blankets and a gentle breeze, perfect for a short nap.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "hnappian" — to doze, sleep

First known use: 15th century

The term 'nap' has been used since the late 15th century to refer to a short sleep, often taken during the day.