dozing (B1)

verb (present participle)

Pronunciation: /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/

Definition

The act of sleeping lightly or for a short period, often unintentionally.

Examples

• The old man was dozing in his armchair by the fireplace.

• I caught myself dozing off during the boring lecture.

• The cat spent most of the afternoon dozing peacefully in the sun.

How to Use dozing

doze off (phrasal verb)

To fall asleep unintentionally, usually for a short time. — "I often doze off on the bus ride home."

Synonyms of dozing

Words with a similar meaning to dozing:

• nap
• snooze
• slumber
• catnap

Antonyms of dozing

Words with the opposite meaning to dozing:

• awake
• alert

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