drowse
pronunciation
How to pronounce drowse in British English:
UK [draʊz]
How to pronounce drowse in American English:
US [draʊz]
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- Noun:
- a light fitful sleep
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- Verb:
- sleep lightly or for a short period of time
- be on the verge of sleeping
Word Origin
- drowse (v.)
- 1570s, probably a back-formation from drowsy. Old English had a similar word, but there is a 600-year gap. Related: Drowsed; drowsing.
Example
- 1. To drowse by the fire .
- 2. Oh , no ! Looks like they catch me drowse .
- 3. Open tv to always can come up against advertisement , a dozen removing drowse always encounters a director , this is life .
- 4. " Oh , no ! Looks like they catch me drowse . "
- 5. Looks like they catch me drowse .