Definition of "sleep"

Kid-friendly meaning of sleep, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "sleep" mean?

sleep (verb) — to close your eyes and rest your body at night.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (sleep)

Example sentences using "sleep"

Grade K–2
I sleep at night.
Grade 3–5
It's hard to sleep when there's a big test in the morning.
Grade 6–8
Most adults need more sleep than they actually get, and the long-term cost shows up in ways they don't always connect back to it.

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