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daydreaming

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Daydreaming (noun) means the act or habit of drifting into daydreams instead of focusing on the present. Example: “His constant daydreaming made it hard for him to finish assignments on time.”

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The act or habit of drifting into daydreams instead of focusing on the present.
"His constant daydreaming made it hard for him to finish assignments on time."

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In plain EnglishLetting your mind wander off into fantasy rather than staying focused.

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What does “daydreaming” mean?
The word “daydreaming” means the act or habit of drifting into daydreams instead of focusing on the present. In plain terms, letting your mind wander off into fantasy rather than staying focused.
How do you use “daydreaming” in a sentence?
Here is “daydreaming” used in a sentence: “His constant daydreaming made it hard for him to finish assignments on time.”
What part of speech is “daydreaming”?
“Daydreaming” is a noun.
What is the meaning of daydreaming?
"daydreaming" (noun) means the act or habit of drifting into daydreams instead of focusing on the present.

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