Napped: meaning, definitions and examples
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napped
[ nรฆpt ]
short sleep
To nap means to sleep for a short period of time, often during the day. Napping can provide a quick energy boost and is beneficial for mental clarity and alertness. This practice is common in various cultures around the world, where a mid-afternoon rest period, known as a siesta, is embraced. Naps can vary in duration from just a few minutes to a couple of hours.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I took a quick nap during my lunch break.
- She napped for an hour after work.
- It's refreshing to nap on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Translations
Translations of the word "napped" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dormido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช geschlafen
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidur sebentar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัะฟะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ drzemka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใๅฏใใ
๐ซ๐ท dormir
๐ช๐ธ dormido
๐น๐ท ลekerleme yapmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋ค๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ spal
๐ธ๐ฐ spal
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็น
๐ธ๐ฎ zaspal
๐ฎ๐ธ sofiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑะนัาัะฐาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแซแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yatmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ dormido
Etymology
The word 'nap' traces its origins back to the Middle English word 'napp', which is a variant of the Old English 'hnappian', meaning 'to doze or nap'. The Old English word itself is thought to derive from Proto-Germanic *hnappลnฤ , which relates to the action of sleeping lightly or briefly. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a short, light sleep usually taken during the daytime. Napping has been a part of human culture through history, with references to the practice appearing in various literary works and in the customs of different societies. The concept of napping is especially prevalent in cultures that emphasize midday rest, as seen in Mediterranean countries where the siesta is a common practice.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,756 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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