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drowsed

The correct spelling is drowsed.

How to pronounce drowsed

verb

IPA: /dɹaʊzd/

Say it like: Dro-wse-d

The correct spelling is drowsed. To be sleepy and inactive.

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Definition

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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