Dreams: meaning, definitions and examples

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dreams

[ driːmz ]

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while sleeping

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

Synonyms

fantasy, hallucination, vision

Examples of usage

I had a strange dream last night about flying
She often has vivid dreams that she can remember in the morning

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ambitions

A cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal.

Synonyms

desire, goal, objective

Examples of usage

It has been my dream to travel the world
His dream is to become a successful musician

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aspiration

Contemplate the possibility of doing something or that something might be the case.

Synonyms

envision, fantasize, imagine

Examples of usage

She dreams of starting her own business one day
He dreamed about winning the lottery

Translations

Translations of the word "dreams" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sonhos

🇮🇳 सपने

🇩🇪 Träume

🇮🇩 mimpi

🇺🇦 мрії

🇵🇱 marzenia

🇯🇵 夢 (ゆめ)

🇫🇷 rêves

🇪🇸 sueños

🇹🇷 rüyalar

🇰🇷 꿈

🇸🇦 أحلام

🇨🇿 sny

🇸🇰 sny

🇨🇳 梦 (mèng)

🇸🇮 sanje

🇮🇸 draumur

🇰🇿 армандар

🇬🇪 ოცნებები

🇦🇿 arzu

🇲🇽 sueños

Word origin

The word 'dream' originated from the Middle English word 'dreem', which is of Germanic origin. It has been used to describe the series of thoughts and images that occur during sleep since the 13th century. Over time, 'dream' has also come to represent cherished aspirations and ambitions in addition to its original meaning.