English noun: drowse | |||
1. | drowse (act) a light fitful sleep | ||
Synonyms | doze | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sleeping | ||
English verb: drowse | |||
1. | drowse (body) sleep lightly or for a short period of time | ||
Synonyms | doze, snooze | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | catch a wink, catnap, nap | ||
2. | drowse (body) be on the verge of sleeping | ||
Samples | The students were drowsing in the 8 AM class. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | rest | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | nod | ||