doze (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /doʊz/
Definition
To sleep lightly or for a short period, often unintentionally.
Examples
The old man began to doze in his armchair by the fire.
She was so tired that she started to doze during the long lecture.
I often doze on the train during my morning commute.
How to Use doze
- doze off (phrasal verb)
- To fall asleep, usually unintentionally and for a short time. — "He was so tired he kept dozing off during the movie."
- doze through (phrasal verb)
- To sleep lightly while something is happening around you. — "Despite the noise, the baby managed to doze through the party."
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