Slumber

Quick meaning: Slumber is a noun meaning A very light state of sleep, almost awake.

Meaning

A very light state of sleep, almost awake.

More Meanings

1. (figurative) A state of ignorance or inaction.
2. (intransitive) To be in a very light state of sleep, almost awake.
3. (intransitive) To be inactive or negligent.
4. (transitive, obsolete) To lay to sleep.
5. (transitive, obsolete) To stun; to stupefy.
6. (rare, as used by Magnavox clock radios) The snooze button on an alarm clock.

Example Sentences

slumber his conscience

Then vp he tooke the slombred sencelesse corse.

He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

Fast asleep? It is no matter; / Enjoy the honey-heavy dew of slumber.

Word Forms

• slumbers
• slumbre
• slumbering
• slumbered

Synonyms for slumber

Depending on context, synonyms include kip, sleep.

Antonyms for slumber

Common opposites include wake.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sleep, kip, sleeping, nap, rest, resting.

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