English File Upper Intermediate "Lesson 6A" Vocabulary

to sleep

Verb

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to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

wake

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After a long day of work, I like to relax and sleep to recharge my energy.

I need to sleep early tonight because I have an important meeting tomorrow.

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to yawn

Verb

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to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired

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intransitive

nap

noun

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a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest

sleepy

Adjective

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feeling the need or desire to sleep

to snore

Verb

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to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

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intransitive

blanket

noun

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a large piece of fabric made of wool, cotton, or other materials that is used to keep warm or to provide comfort, used on beds, sofas, chairs, etc.

sheet

noun

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a large, thin, and rectangular piece of cloth that is spread on a bed to lie under or on top of it

pillow

noun

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a cloth bag stuffed with soft materials that we put our head on when we are lying or sleeping

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duvet

noun

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a cover for one's bed that is made of two layers of cloth and is filled with feathers, cotton, or other soft materials

insomnia

noun

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a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

hypersomnia

What is "insomnia"?

Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep. It can result in daytime fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and weakened performance at work or school. Insomnia can be caused by various factors, including stress, anxiety, depression, medical conditions, medications, or poor sleep habits. Treatment may involve addressing underlying issues, such as managing stress or treating medical conditions, as well as practicing good sleep habits, such as maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and creating a relaxing bedtime routine. In some cases, medications or therapy may be recommended to help improve sleep quality.

sleeping pill

noun

/slˈiːpɪŋ pˈɪl/

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

What is a "sleeping pill"?

A sleeping pill is a type of medication used to help cause sleep or improve sleep quality in individuals experiencing insomnia or other sleep disorders. These medications work by affecting the brain and nervous system to promote relaxation and drowsiness.

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

light sleeper

noun

/lˈaɪt slˈiːpɚ/

someone whose sleep is easily disturbed

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compound noun

to fall asleep

phrase

/fˈɔːl ɐslˈiːp/

Collocation

to no longer be awake, and so, be sleeping

wake up

fast asleep

Adjective

/fˈæst ɐslˈiːp/

very deep in sleep and difficult to be woken up

nightmare

noun

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a very scary, unpleasant, or disturbing dream

to oversleep

Verb

/ˌoʊvɝˈsɫip/

to wake up later than one intended to

to set

Verb

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to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use

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transitive

alarm

noun

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a clock that makes a sound at a set time, used to wake up someone

to sleep like a dog

phrase

/ˈæstɚɹˌɪskɐstɚɹˌɪskɐstɚɹˌɪsk slˈiːp vˈɛɹi sˈaʊndli/

to sleep in a way that one cannot be easily woken up

to sleepwalk

Verb

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to walk or do other actions while one is sleeping

awake

Adjective

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not in a state of sleep or unconsciousness

asleep(p)

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