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sleepwalk

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Verb — To walk around or perform actions while still asleep.

Synonyms

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somnambulate

How to use sleepwalk

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

sleepwalk through sleepwalking into disaster

Etymology

A straightforward compound of "sleep" and "walk."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sleepwalk” mean?

The word “sleepwalk” means to walk around or perform actions while still asleep. In plain terms, to walk (literally, while asleep, or figuratively, without paying attention) through something.

How do you use “sleepwalk” in a sentence?

Here is “sleepwalk” used in a sentence: “Her brother used to sleepwalk into the kitchen and back without ever waking up.”

What part of speech is “sleepwalk”?

“Sleepwalk” is a verb.

How many meanings does “sleepwalk” have?

“Sleepwalk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to walk around or perform actions while still asleep.

Related words

sleep-eat

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