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sleep

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/sliːp/ · sleep

A natural periodic state of rest for the mind and body.

Meanings

nounformal

A natural periodic state of rest for the mind and body.

دماغ اور جسم کے لئے قدرتی آرام کی حالت.

نیند

neend

Synonyms

restnapslumberآرامکھرخور خوابسکون

Antonyms

wakefulnessalertnessinsomniaبیداریچوکسنیند کی کمی

Common Collocations

  • deep sleep
  • sleep disorders
  • sound sleep

Example Sentences

I need at least eight hours of sleep every night.

مجھے ہر رات کم از کم آٹھ گھنٹے کی نیند کی ضرورت ہے.

Mujhe har raat kam az kam aath ghante ki neend ki zaroorat hai.

Sleep is essential for good health.

نیند اچھی صحت کے لئے ناگزیر ہے.

Neend achhi sehat ke liye naqazir hai.

He fell into a deep sleep after a tiring day.

وہ ایک تھکا دینے والے دن کے بعد گہری نیند میں چلا گیا.

Woh ek thaka dene wale din ke baad gehri neend mein chala gaya.

Easily Confused With

sleeve:Sleeve refers to the part of a garment that covers the arm, while sleep is the state of rest.
verbformal

To rest in a state of sleep.

نیند کی حالت میں آرام کرنا.

سونا

sona

Synonyms

snoozeslumberrestکھرخورخوابآرام

Antonyms

wakearousestirبیدار کرنااٹھناچوکنا ہونا

Common Collocations

  • sleep soundly
  • sleep tight
  • sleep in

Example Sentences

He usually sleeps for eight hours a night.

وہ عام طور پر رات کو آٹھ گھنٹے سوتا ہے.

Woh aam tor par raat ko aath ghante sota hai.

They sleep with the window open for fresh air.

وہ تازہ ہوا کے لئے کھڑکی کھول کر سوتے ہیں.

Woh taza hawa ke liye khidki khol kar sote hain.

She couldn't sleep due to the noise outside.

اسے باہر کے شور کی وجہ سے نیند نہیں آئی.

Usay baahar ke shor ki wajah se neend nahi aayi.

Easily Confused With

sleek:Sleek refers to being smooth or glossy, while sleep refers to rest.

Word Family

sleeper
nounسونے والا
sleepy
adjectiveنیند آلود
asleep
adjectiveسوتا ہوا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of sleep as a cozy blanket that wraps you up in rest.

Imagine a peaceful bedroom with a comfortable bed.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوابوں میں ہر رات تو آتی ہے،\nپر میری آنکھیں ملا نہیں سکتی.

Khwabon mein har raat tu aati hai,\nPar meri aankhain mila nahi sakti.

You come every night in dreams,\nBut my eyes cannot meet you.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نیند کی کمی انسان کو پریشان کرتی ہے.

Neend ki kami insaan ko pareshan karti hai.

Lack of sleep troubles a person.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "slǣpan" — to sleep, to be asleep

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'sleep' comes from the Old English 'slǣpan', meaning to sleep. Its usage has evolved but the core meaning has remained consistent.