dreams (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /drimz/

Definition

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

Examples

• I had a strange dream last night about being chased by a giant squirrel.

• Lucid dreaming is when you are aware that you are dreaming.

• His dreams of becoming a doctor finally came true.

How to Use dreams

dream about (prepositional phrase)

To have a particular dream while sleeping. — "I often dream about my childhood home."

dream of (prepositional phrase)

To wish for or hope for something. — "He dreams of traveling the world."

dream up (phrasal verb)

To invent or imagine something, often something fanciful. — "She dreamed up a new story for the children."

Synonyms of dreams

Words with a similar meaning to dreams:

• vision
• aspiration
• ambition
• reverie

Antonyms of dreams

Words with the opposite meaning to dreams:

• reality
• nightmare

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