CEFR B2

insomnia

noun

Meaning

A condition where you have persistent problems falling asleep or staying asleep.

Examples

The stress of the new job caused her insomnia.
He tried various remedies to cure his chronic insomnia.

Synonyms: sleeplessness, restlessness, wakefulness

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insomnia (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɒmniə/

Definition

A condition where you have persistent problems falling asleep or staying asleep.

Examples

The stress of the new job caused her insomnia.
He tried various remedies to cure his chronic insomnia.

How to Use insomnia

suffer from insomnia (prepositional phrase): To experience the condition of insomnia. — "He began to suffer from insomnia after the accident."
struggle with insomnia (prepositional phrase): To have difficulty dealing with insomnia. — "Many students struggle with insomnia during exam periods."

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