doze

//doʊz//
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Verb

dozeInfinitive
dozePresent tense
dozedPast tense
dozedPast participle
dozingPresent participle
dozesThird-person singular
1

To sleep lightly or intermittently, especially for a short period.

I dozed on the sofa while watching TV.

2

To fall into a light sleep unintentionally.

I dozed off during the lecture.

Synonym

napdrowsesnooze

Antonym

wake

Noun

1

A short, light sleep; a nap.

I had a short doze on the sofa after lunch.