Slept: meaning, definitions and examples

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slept

[ slɛpt ]

Verb

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past tense

The word 'slept' is the past tense of 'sleep', which means to be in a state of rest with closed eyes, typically accompanied by a reduction in consciousness and bodily movement. It is a natural periodic state of rest for the mind and body. During sleep, the body undergoes various restorative functions, such as repairing tissues and consolidating memories. It is an essential process for maintaining overall health and well-being.

Synonyms

dozed, napped, rested.

Examples of usage

He slept for eight hours last night.
She slept through the storm without waking up.
They have slept well since they adopted a regular sleep schedule.

Translations

Translations of the word "slept" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dormiu

🇮🇳 सोया

🇩🇪 schlief

🇮🇩 tidur

🇺🇦 спав

🇵🇱 spał

🇯🇵 寝た

🇫🇷 dormait

🇪🇸 durmió

🇹🇷 uyudu

🇰🇷 잤다

🇸🇦 نَامَ

🇨🇿 spal

🇸🇰 spal

🇨🇳 睡觉了

🇸🇮 spal

🇮🇸 sofnar

🇰🇿 ұйықтады

🇬🇪 ძინა

🇦🇿 yuxuladı

🇲🇽 durmió

Etymology

The word 'slept' originates from the Old English 'sċlǣpan', which means to sleep or to rest. This term has Germanic roots, tracing back to the Proto-Germanic '*slēpaną', which also refers to sleep or slumber. The verb underwent changes over the centuries, and in Middle English, it was seen as 'sleepen' or 'slepen'. The pronunciation and spelling evolved, leading to the modern form we use today. Sleeping has been an integral part of human culture, as it accounts for a significant portion of our lives and is crucial for health and functioning. The significance of sleep has been recognized since ancient times, with various cultural interpretations of dreams and rest encapsulated in mythology and religion. The linguistic evolution of the word reflects societal attitudes towards rest and the biological necessity of sleep.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,742 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.

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