Synonyms for "sleep"
11 kid-friendly synonyms for sleep, sorted by grade level (K-2, 3-5, 6-8).
What does "sleep" mean?
The word sleep is a verb that means: to close your eyes and rest your body at night.
Example: "I sleep at night."
Grade K–2Easy synonyms for sleep
Younger kids can use these in place of "sleep":
Grade 3–5Stronger words for sleep
For elementary writers ready to add precision and variety to their vocabulary:
Grade 6–8Middle-school vocabulary for sleep
Tier 2 academic alternatives — useful for essays, persuasive writing, and standardized tests:
Opposites of sleep (antonyms)
Words that mean the opposite of sleep:
FAQ — synonyms for sleep
What is a good synonym for sleep in a kid's writing?
For K-2 writers, try rest. For older students, "doze" reads more naturally in school writing.
How many synonyms does sleep have?
We list 11 grade-appropriate synonyms for sleep across three reading levels. Adults' thesauruses include dozens more, but most aren't useful for K-8 vocabulary.
Is sleep a noun, verb, or adjective?
In this entry, sleep is used as a verb.
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