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Bokep
- nounsleep (noun)
- a condition of body and mind that typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the eyes are closed, the postural muscles relaxed, the activity of the brain altered, and consciousness of the surroundings practically suspended:"I was on the verge of sleep" · "he talked in his sleep" · "a good night's sleep" · "the effects of sleep loss"
- literarya state compared to or resembling sleep, such as death or complete silence or stillness:"a photograph of the poet in his last sleep"
- a gummy or gritty secretion found in the corners of the eyes after sleep:"she sat up, rubbing the sleep from her eyes"
verbsleep (verb) · sleeps (third person present) · slept (past tense) · slept (past participle) · sleeping (present participle)- (sleep through)fail to be woken by:"he was so tired he slept through the alarm"
- be inactive or dormant:"Copenhagen likes to be known as the city that never sleeps"
- literarybe at peace in death; lie buried:"he sleeps beneath the silver birches"
- provide (a specified number of people) with beds, rooms, or places to stay the night:"studios sleeping two people cost $70 a night"
OriginOld English slēp, slǣp (noun), slēpan, slǣpan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch slapen and German schlafen. - People also ask
What is Sleep and Why Do We Need It?
Organizing and summarizing search results for youSleep is a natural process that allows the body and brain to rest and recover, and it involves changes in brain activity, physiology, and behavior that serve various functions and benefits for health and well-being. 1 9 3
Some of the basic concepts related to sleep are:
- Sleep phases: Sleep can be divided into two major phases: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Each phase has distinct characteristics and functions in the sleep cycle. 9 3 9
- Sleep cycle: A sleep cycle is a period of time that includes different stages of sleep. Each cycle lasts about 90 to 120 minutes and repeats four to six times per night. The stages of sleep are NREM stage 1, NREM stage 2, NREM stage 3, and REM stage. 1 3
- Circadian rhythm: Circadian rhythm is the body's internal clock that regulates the timing of sleep and wakefulness. Circadian rhythm is influenced by light exposure, hormones, and other factors. 1 2 4
- Sleep functions: Sleep affects nearly every aspect of our physical and mental health, from mood and memory to immunity and metabolism. Getting enough quality sleep is vital for our overall well-being and functioning. 11 13 12 4