sleeping
Translation
sleeping
Examples
Be quiet, the baby is sleeping.
Be quiet, the baby is sleeping.
I need a new sleeping bag for camping.
I need a new sleeping bag for camping.
Grammar Patterns
((before a noun)) in a state of sleep. The sleeping cat is on the chair.
((as part of a compound noun)) for sleeping. A sleeping pill helps you rest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dozing, slumbering, dormant; Antonyms: awake, active
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to sleep', used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Describes someone or something in the act of sleeping. 'A sleeping dog'.