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dreaming
DREE-mihng
Dreaming (noun) means the act or experience of having a dream, or a state of daydreaming. Example: “Scientists study the brain activity that happens during dreaming.”
noun
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The act or experience of having a dream, or a state of daydreaming.
"Scientists study the brain activity that happens during dreaming."
"Her constant dreaming in class meant she missed the teacher's question entirely."
"Her dreaming grew more vivid the longer she slept."
How to use dreaming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe experience of dreaming, whether asleep or lost in thought.
Common pairings
daydreaming
vivid dreaming
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What does “dreaming” mean?
The word “dreaming” means the act or experience of having a dream, or a state of daydreaming. In plain terms, the experience of dreaming, whether asleep or lost in thought.
How do you pronounce “dreaming”?
“Dreaming” is pronounced DREE-mihng (/ˈdɹiː.mɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dreaming” in a sentence?
Here is “dreaming” used in a sentence: “Her dreaming grew more vivid the longer she slept.”
What part of speech is “dreaming”?
“Dreaming” is a noun.
Is “dreaming” a common word?
“Dreaming” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'dreaming' and 'daydreaming'?
'Dreaming' usually refers to the images and experiences that happen while you are asleep, though it can also mean daydreaming. 'Daydreaming' specifically means letting your mind wander with pleasant thoughts while you are awake. All daydreaming is a form of dreaming, but not all dreaming is daydreaming.
What is the difference between 'dreaming' and 'dreamt'?
'Dreaming' is the present participle and noun form describing the ongoing act of having a dream. 'Dreamt', or 'dreamed', is the past tense, describing a dream that has already happened. You might say 'I was dreaming' but 'Last night I dreamt'.
What is the difference between 'dreaming' and 'sleeping'?
'Sleeping' is the state of rest in which the body and mind are inactive. 'Dreaming' refers to the images and experiences the mind produces during sleep, or to daydreaming while awake. You can be sleeping without dreaming.
