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sleepwalking

Sleepwalking (noun) means the act of walking or moving around while still asleep and unaware of it. Example: “Sleepwalking is more common in children than in adults.”

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The act of walking or moving around while still asleep and unaware of it.
"Sleepwalking is more common in children than in adults."

How to use sleepwalking

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In plain EnglishWalking or moving while asleep, without knowing you're doing it.

Common pairings
episode of sleepwalking prone to sleepwalking

Word forms

sleepwalkings plural

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_____ is more common in children than in adults.

somnambulism noctambulism somnambulation noctambulation

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What does “sleepwalking” mean?

The word “sleepwalking” means the act of walking or moving around while still asleep and unaware of it. In plain terms, walking or moving while asleep, without knowing you're doing it.

How do you use “sleepwalking” in a sentence?

Here is “sleepwalking” used in a sentence: “Sleepwalking is more common in children than in adults.”

What part of speech is “sleepwalking”?

“Sleepwalking” is a noun.

What is the meaning of sleepwalking?

"sleepwalking" (noun) means the act of walking or moving around while still asleep and unaware of it.

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