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View definitions for sleep lightly

sleep lightly

verb as in doze

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Example Sentences

I sleep lightly, as do all old men; but last night I slept unwaking till broad day.

I was uneasy and could not sleep,—good captains sleep lightly, child,—so I came on deck about two bells in the mid-watch.

The stout farmer was soon on foot—men sleep lightly in these troublous times—proffering food, fire, and shelter.

Instantly the sleepers awoke, for those who are in the midst of danger sleep lightly.

Strike near and ease the fall, there are those who sleep lightly here.

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On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to sleep lightly, such as: drift off, nod off, snooze, catnap, drowse, and sleep.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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