Napping
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Napping is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of nap.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of nap.
More Meanings
- The act of taking a nap or short sleep.
- 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.
Word Forms
- nappings
Synonyms for napping
Depending on context, synonyms include drowsy, dozing, nodding, dozy, drowsing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include asleep, drowsing, dozing, dozy, drowsy, nodding.
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