slumber
IPA: sɫˈʌmbɝ
noun
- A very light state of sleep, almost awake.
- (figurative) A state of ignorance or inaction.
- (rare, as used by Magnavox clock radios) The snooze button on an alarm clock.
verb
- (intransitive) To be in a very light state of sleep, almost awake.
- (intransitive) To be inactive or negligent.
- (transitive, obsolete) To lay to sleep.
- (transitive, obsolete) To stun; to stupefy.
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