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drowse

The correct spelling is drowse.

How to pronounce drowse

noun

IPA: /dɹaʊz/

Say it like: Dro-wse

The correct spelling is drowse. The state of being sleepy and inactive. For example: "in a drowse"

Usage Examples

in a drowse

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The state of being sleepy and inactive.

verb

  1. 1.To be sleepy and inactive.
  2. 2.To nod off; to fall asleep.
  3. 3.To advance drowsily. (Used especially in the phrase "drowse one's way" ⇒ sleepily make one's way.)
  4. 4.To make heavy with sleepiness or imperfect sleep; to make dull or stupid.

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