sleep
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /sliːp/US /sliːp/
Meaning
noun
the natural state of rest in which your eyes are closed, your body is not active, and your mind is not conscious
“I need to get some sleep.”
verb
to rest with your eyes closed and your mind and body not active
“Let her sleep—it'll do her good.”
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“EM: So long as the AI doesn't take it over and murder us in our sleep or something.”
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