dream
Translation
dream
Examples
I had a strange dream last night.
I had a strange dream last night.
Her dream is to become a doctor.
Her dream is to become a doctor.
Grammar Patterns
have a dream to experience a dream I had a strange dream last night.
a dream of (-ing) an ambition of doing (sth.) Her dream is to become a doctor.
a dream to (to-inf) an ambition to do (sth.) It's my dream to visit Japan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vision, fantasy (sleep); ambition, goal (aspiration)
Etymology
From Old English 'drēam', which meant 'joy, music', but the meaning shifted.
Memory Tips
A 'dream' can be a story in your sleep or a goal when you're awake.