slumbered (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈslʌmbərd/
Definition
To sleep lightly or rest in a state of inactivity.
Examples
The old bear slumbered in its den throughout the winter.
After a long hike, we all slumbered soundly.
The city slumbered under a blanket of snow.
How to Use slumbered
- slumber in (prepositional phrase)
- To sleep or rest in a particular place or state. — "The dragon slumbered in its cave for centuries."
- slumber on (prepositional phrase)
- To continue to sleep or be inactive. — "The company seemed to slumber on, unaware of the changing market."
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