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English word

sleep

A2Frequent NGSL-1
UK /sliːp/US /sliːp/
noun

the natural state of rest in which your eyes are closed, your body is not active, and your mind is not conscious

verb

to rest with your eyes closed and your mind and body not active

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Son Heung-min on Lifting Tottenham's First Trophy as Captain (2025)
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I can sleep now—easy, nice sleep.

Son Heung-min on Lifting Tottenham's First Trophy as Captain (2025)

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