CEFR B1

dozing

verb (present participle)

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: nap, snooze, slumber, catnap

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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."

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