JISUPOSTEnglish
ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Napping

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of nap.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of nap
  2. The act of taking a nap or short sleep.
  3. The act or process of raising a nap, as on cloth.

Example Sentences

Poor or inadequate sleep hygiene may contribute to difficulty falling asleep and may be a factor in sleep onset insomnia for elderly persons. This is most frequently caused by haphazard and irregular nappings.

Synonyms for napping

Antonyms for napping

Related Words

Word Forms

Usage Notes

Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.

Practice and Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions

What does napping mean?

Napping means present participle and gerund of nap.

What is a synonym for napping?

Common synonyms include drowsy, dozing, nodding, unready.

What is the opposite of napping?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use napping in a sentence?

Poor or inadequate sleep hygiene may contribute to difficulty falling asleep and may be a factor in sleep onset insomnia for elderly persons. This is most frequently caused by haphazard and irregular nappings.

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.