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dream
- pronunciation:
- drim
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- dream up
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a series of pictures or visions that a sleeping person experiences.
Last night I had a dream about flying like a bird.- similar words:
- daydream, fantasy, nightmare, vision
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| definition 2: |
a strong hope or goal.
Her dream is to become a doctor.- synonyms:
- hope, vision
- similar words:
- aim, ambition, aspiration, goal, intention, purpose
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| definition 3: |
a person who is attractive or very nice.
I think her brother is a real dream. |
| related words: |
delusion, fancy, hope, whim |
| phrase: |
dream up |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
dreamed, dreaming, dreams, dreamt |
| definition 1: |
to imagine or think of (usually followed by "of").
He dreamed of fame.- synonyms:
- imagine, picture, visualize
- similar words:
- fancy
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| definition 2: |
to pass or spend by daydreaming (often followed by "away").
He dreamed away the whole morning. |
| definition 3: |
to have a dream or vision during sleep.
I dreamt about a magical castle last night. |
| related words: |
aspire, daydream, hope, think, trust |
| derivations: |
dreamless (adj.), dreamer (n.) |
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